Seismic wave — Seismic waves are waves that travel through the Earth, most often as the result of a tectonic earthquake, sometimes from an explosion. Seismic waves are also continually excited by the pounding of ocean waves and the wind. Seismic waves are… … Wikipedia
seismic wave — Vibration generated by an earthquake, explosion, or similar phenomenon and propagated within the Earth or along its surface. Earthquakes generate two principal types of waves: body waves, which travel within the Earth, and surface waves, which… … Universalium
seismic survey — method of investigating subterranean structure, particularly as related to exploration for petroleum, natural gas, and mineral deposits (mineral deposit). The technique is based on determinations of the time interval that elapses between… … Universalium
Passive seismic — listening of the natural low frequency earth movements, usually with the purpose to guess geological structure and/or to locate the underground source of oil, gas or other valuable resources. Usually the data listening is done in multiple… … Wikipedia
sprogimo seisminės bangos — statusas T sritis apsauga nuo naikinimo priemonių apibrėžtis Mechaniniai virpesiai grunte, kuriuos sukelia sprogimo (smūgio) banga; jie plinta dideliu nuotoliu nuo sprogimo centro. Sprogimo seisminės bangos susidaro galingų įprastinių sprogimų… … Apsaugos nuo naikinimo priemonių enciklopedinis žodynas
сейсмовзрывные волны — sprogimo seisminės bangos statusas T sritis apsauga nuo naikinimo priemonių apibrėžtis Mechaniniai virpesiai grunte, kuriuos sukelia sprogimo (smūgio) banga; jie plinta dideliu nuotoliu nuo sprogimo centro. Sprogimo seisminės bangos susidaro… … Apsaugos nuo naikinimo priemonių enciklopedinis žodynas
Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… … Universalium
Disasters — ▪ 2009 Introduction Aviation January 23, Poland. A Spanish built CASA transport plane carrying members of the Polish air force home from a conference on flight safety in Warsaw crashes near the town of Miroslawiec; all 20 aboard are killed … Universalium
Microbarom — In acoustics, microbaroms, also known as the voice of the sea ,[1][2] are a class of atmospheric infrasonic waves generated in marine storms[3][4] by a non linear interaction of ocean surface waves with the atmosphere … Wikipedia
Krakatoa — or Krakatau Island volcano in the centre of the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra, Indonesia. Its eruption in 1883 was one of the most catastrophic in history. Its explosions were heard in Australia, Japan, and the Philippines, and large… … Universalium