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What is seismology?
The study of earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth
What is a seismogram?
A recording of earth motion as a function of time
What is a medium in the context of waves and energy?
The substance that a wave moves through
Which type of wave travels in the same direction as the disturbance?
Longitudinal wave
What does seismologist study?
Earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth
Test your knowledge on seismology with this quiz covering topics such as seismic waves, stress and strain, tectonic plates, faults, and earthquake records.
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