Seismology

Whitney K.
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  1. seismology
    the branch of geology that studies earthquakes
    Seismology

    Seismology <> is the study of shock waves made by earthquakes or explosions.
  2. seismologist
    a scientist who studies earthquakes
    Scientists called seismologists study seismic waves to learn about earthquakes and Earth’s structure.
  3. seismograph
    an instrument for measuring movements of the ground
    Seismic waves are detected and recorded by instruments called seismographs.
  4. geophysics
    the science of energy and matter's interaction as it relates to Earth
    Seismology is part of geophysics, the combined study of geology and physics.
  5. shock wave
    a region of high pressure travelling through a gas at a high velocity
    Seismology

    Seismology <> is the study of shock waves made by earthquakes or explosions.
  6. seismic
    subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
    Such waves are called seismic waves.
  7. mol
    the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams
    Seismology

    Seismology <MOL uh jee>> is the study of shock waves made by earthquakes or explosions.
  8. earthquake
    vibration from underground movement along a fault plane
    Seismology

    Seismology <> is the study of shock waves made by earthquakes or explosions.
  9. scientist
    a person with advanced knowledge of empirical fields
    Scientists called seismologists study seismic waves to learn about earthquakes and Earth’s structure.
  10. geology
    science of the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
    Seismology is part of geophysics, the combined study of geology and physics.
  11. physics
    the science of matter and energy and their interactions
    Seismology is part of geophysics, the combined study of geology and physics.
  12. mineral
    a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature
    Scientists also use seismographs to look for valuable substances under the ground, such as minerals and petroleum.
  13. petroleum
    a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
    Scientists also use seismographs to look for valuable substances under the ground, such as minerals and petroleum.
Created on Fri Jan 27 15:43:54 EST 2012

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