Body wave

Waves that can exist within a solid or fluid body without boundary surfaces or interfaces. Propagation of information and energy in such waves is generally possible in all radial ...

body wave

Earth science; Geology

Any seismic wave that travels through the body of the Earth, rather than along its surface. compare surface wave.

body wave

Earth science; Seismology

A seismic wave that can travel through the interior of the earth. P-waves and S-waves are body waves.

seismic survey

Earth science; Seismology

A technique for determining the detailed structure of the rocks underlying a particular area by passing acoustic shock waves into the strata and detecting and measuring the ...

shot

Earth science; Seismology

A small explosion used to produce shock waves during a seismic survey.

jug hustler

Earth science; Seismology

A member of a seismic crew who operates the geophones.

seismic exploration

Earth science; Seismology

An exploration technique involving the use of seismic methods.

seismic observer

Earth science; Seismology

A seismic observer operates geophysical recording instruments used in seismic surveys and performs routine maintenance to ensure optimum data quality.

scarp

Earth science; Seismology

A roughly linear, cliff-like slope or face that breaks the continuity of a surface into distinct levels. Scarps are often produced by faulting, especially that which involves a ...

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