seismic wave
noun
a wave of energy that is generated by an earthquake or other earth vibration and that travels within the earth or along its surface.
Words nearby seismic wave
seising,
seism,
seismic,
seismic array,
seismic gap,
seismic wave,
seismic waves,
seismicity,
seismism,
seismo-,
seismogram
British Dictionary definitions for seismic waves
seismic wave
noun
an earth vibration generated by an earthquake or explosion
Cultural definitions for seismic waves
seismic waves
[ (seyez-mik) ]
In geology, shock waves in solid rock generated by earthquakes or underground explosions. (See seismology.)
notes for seismic waves
Seismic waves travel through the
Earth and can be detected far from their source.
notes for seismic waves
Most of our knowledge of the Earth's interior comes from studying seismic waves.
notes for seismic waves
The measurement of seismic waves is also important in detecting underground nuclear tests.