Using seismic waves to image Earth's internal structure

Seismic waves generated in Earth's interior provide images that help us to better understand the pattern of mantle convection that drives plate motions.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nature (London) 2008-01, Vol.451 (7176), p.266-268
1. Verfasser:	Romanowicz, Barbara
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Causes of Convection Earth Earthquakes feature Geology Geophysics Humanities and Social Sciences multidisciplinary Observations Ocean floor Plate tectonics Science Science (multidisciplinary) Scientific imaging Seafloor spreading Seismic activity Seismic waves Seismology United States Volcanic eruptions
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Zusammenfassung:	Seismic waves generated in Earth's interior provide images that help us to better understand the pattern of mantle convection that drives plate motions.
ISSN:	0028-0836 1476-4687
DOI:	10.1038/nature06583