The study of seismic waves has improved our understanding of Earth's interior. In general, the velocities of P and S waves indicate the rigidity or stiffness of the material. Faster P and S waves indicate greater rigidity (strength).Further, S waves cannot travel through liquids because they lack rigidity. Does the velocity of P waves and S waves increase or decrease with increased depth in the lithosphere? The velocity of P waves and S waves ___ with increased depth in the lithosphere.

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The study of seismic waves has improved our understanding of Earth&#039;s interior. In general, the velocities of P and S waves indicate the rigidity or stiffness of the material. Faster P and S waves indicate greater rigidity (strength).Further, S waves cannot travel through liquids because they lack rigidity. Does the velocity of P waves and S waves increase or decrease with increased depth in the lithosphere? The velocity of P waves and S waves ___ with increased depth in the lithosphere.

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The velocity of P waves and S waves increases with increased depth in the lithosphere but decreases on the boundary between the Lithosphere and Asthenosphere..Result:Increases.

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