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SEISMIC BODY WAVES  

Definition

  • Pertaining to the measurement of waves generated through the relaxation of stress within the Earth's crust; either through an earthquake, or as an externally generated shock-wave. (en)

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  • 2013-03-07 09:25:21.0 [tbs1979] Move Concepts add broader relation (SEISMIC BODY WAVES [f66893ce-3ea6-4c52-bc27-bc322a41b748,63199] - SEISMIC PROFILE [688191e0-c70c-4cf9-a5b6-a26a2bca7198,63201]); delete broader relation (null);
  • 2017-03-10 11:15:02.0 [tstevens] update Definition (Pertaining to the measurement of waves generated through the relaxation of stress within the Earth's crust; either through an earthquake, or as an externally generated shockwave. ); update Definition (USGS);
  • 2017-03-10 11:15:23.0 [tstevens] update Definition (Pertaining to the measurement of waves generated through the relaxation of stress within the Earth's crust; either through an earthquake, or as an externally generated shock-wave.);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/f66893ce-3ea6-4c52-bc27-bc322a41b748

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