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Brilliant_brown [7]
3 years ago
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Explain how seismic waves are used to determine composition, thickness and density of the interior of the Earth (write 2-3 sente

nces)
Biology
1 answer:
Alexus [3.1K]3 years ago
7 0

Explanation:

Seismic waves are elastic waves that are able to propagate within the subsurface.

The travel - time to depth expressed in form of velocity is used to determine the composition, thickness and density of the interior of the earth.

  • Different earth materials shows different behavior in response of seismic waves.
  • By checking the attributes of the waves as they go through the subsurface, we can predict some of the properties of the underlying beds.
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