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 stifness of the material. Faster P and S waves indicate greater rigidity (strength). Further, S waves cannot travel through liquids becaUse they lack rigidity. What are the approximate velocities of P and S waves at the bottom of the lithosphere? P wave velocity: _____ km/sec. S wave velocity: _____ km/sec

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2022-10-20

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 stifness of the material. Faster P and S waves indicate greater rigidity (strength).
Further, S waves cannot travel through liquids becaUse they lack rigidity. What are the approximate velocities of P and S waves at the bottom of the lithosphere? P wave velocity: _____ km/sec. S wave velocity: _____ km/sec

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The P wave velocity is 4.5 km/sec at the bottom of the lithosphere.
The S wave velocity is 8 km/sec at the bottom of the lithosphere.

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