地震波 (dì zhèn bō) — seismic wave
Definition
A scientific term for the energy waves (P-waves, S-waves, surface waves) that travel through the Earth during an earthquake — distinct from 海啸 (tsunami, a giant ocean wave).
noun
seismic wave
Examples
- 地震波。Kē xué jiā tōng guò fēn xī dì zhèn bō lái yán jiū dì qiú nèi bù jié gòu.Scientists study the Earth's internal structure by analyzing seismic waves.
- 地震波。Zhè cì dì zhèn de dì zhèn bō chuán bō dào le hěn yuǎn de dì fāng.The seismic waves from this earthquake traveled to very distant places.
- 地震波。Yí qì jì lù dào le wēi ruò de dì zhèn bō.The instrument recorded faint seismic waves.
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