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A longitudinal wave and its transverse representation Figure 16: Cross section with shading proportional to the velocities of compressional (P) waves through the Earth.
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Also Known As compressional wave • pressure wave • rarefaction wave • compression wave

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A longitudinal wave and its transverse representation
Figure 16: Cross section with shading proportional to the velocities of compressional (P) waves through the Earth.
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