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Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

seismic propagation  

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  • Information Seismic wave propagation is a ground motion phenomenon that relates to the passage of body waves, including compression waves and shear waves, radially from the source of earthquake energy release (hypocenter) into the surrounding rock and soil medium.

    Created: 1/9/24

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    Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

    seismic wave propagation (en)

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