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earth science Maturity 11-13

Fast waves move through the ground.

Onde compression impulsion 1d 30 petit.gif
Onde compression impulsion 1d 30 petit.gif
They come first after an earthquake. These waves can go through rocks and water. They help us know a shake is coming. This helps keep us safe. Can you feel the ground shake?
Earthquake wave shadow zone.svg
Earthquake wave shadow zone.svg

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Onde compression impulsion 1d 30 petit.gif
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Ondes compression 2d 20 petit.gif
File:Speeds of seismic waves.svg
Speeds of seismic waves.svg
File:Earthquake wave shadow zone.svg
Earthquake wave shadow zone.svg
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