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Why Some ‘Quake Shakes Arrive Before Others
When a big earthquake quakes, different sorts of vibes spread through the Earth. Two of the main destructive seismic waves – the P and S – travel at different velocities. P-waves (Primary or Pressure) will shake your dishes a few … Continue reading
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