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body wave [′bäd·ē ‚wāv] (geophysics) A seismic wave that travels within the earth, as distinguished from one that travels along the surface. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The underground test was recorded by the Australian Seismological Center and the Australian Geological Survey Organization as having a body wave magnitude of 5. Immediately after an earthquake, the center releases a preliminary measurement, which could be a surface wave magnitude, a body wave magnitude, or even a local magnitude (similar to Richter's original formulation except that modern seismographs have replaced Wood--Anderson ones. New offerings this Fall season from China Southern include newly available products from DKNY, Armani, Body Wave and Folli Follie. |
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