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Ground roll
A term used in exploration seismology refer to surface waves generated from explosions. They are characterised by low velocity, low frequency, and high amplitude, and are observed in regions where near-surface layering consists of poorly consolidated, low velocity sediments overlying more competent bed with higher velocity.
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