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earth science Maturity 11-13

Earthquakes make waves in the ground.

Speeds of seismic waves.svg
Speeds of seismic waves.svg
These waves move through the earth. They move slower than other waves. These waves cannot move through liquid. They can move through solid rock. This helps us learn about our world. Can you feel the ground shake?

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