seismic waves

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In geology, shock waves in solid rock generated by earthquakes or underground explosions. (See seismology.)

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Seismic waves travel through the Earth and can be detected far from their source.

Most of our knowledge of the Earth's interior comes from studying seismic waves.

The measurement of seismic waves is also important in detecting underground nuclear tests.

There have been previous waves of people moving to Texas, and we are now experiencing the latest wave.
Will Texas Stay Texan?|David Fontana|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Piketty only waves his hands around the all-important question of whether economic inequality undermines democracy.
American Democracy Under Threat for 250 Years|Jedediah Purdy|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He also warns that the entire Uffizi museum should be fortified with anti-seismic measures.
Florence Preps ‘David’ for the Big One|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Similar reinforced plinths were developed by the Getty museums in Los Angeles to absorb the seismic movements there.
Florence Preps ‘David’ for the Big One|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The masterpiece is huge, but structurally flawed and terribly vulnerable to seismic activity.
Florence Preps ‘David’ for the Big One|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It will be remembered that pitch depends upon the rapidity of the sound waves or vibrations.
Expressive Voice Culture|Jessie Eldridge Southwick
A biggish sea running, subsiding as the day went on—and my mind grew calmer with the waves.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
The next morning a gust of wind carried him, and him only, out of the boat into the waves, and he was never seen again.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Then waves of grief broke over her, and she sobbed convulsively; but still she shed no tears.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
On three sides, the cliffs rise so precipitously from the waves, that all access is impossible.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer