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  1. Continental Collision

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    Consequences for Geophysical Signatures
    Continental collision zones exhibit anomalous geophysical signatures. Seismically, the area is characterized by extremely complex wave propagation patterns due to the juxtaposition of varied lithologies and numerous low-angle reflectors representing stacking surfaces. The upper mantle beneath the collision zone often displays a prominent seismic anomaly known as the Slow-Wave Impedance Halo (S-WIH)/). This feature is not entirely therm…

  2. Moho Discontinuity

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    Discovery and Initial Definition
    Mohorovičić's seminal work's seminal work involved analyzing earthquake records and noticing that P-waves arriving at distant seismograph stations had traveled along a path that included a shallower, slower layer and a deeper, significantly faster layer. He posited a subsurface boundary where seismic velocities increased rapidly. Initial calculations suggested a velocity jump from approximately $6.7 \text{ km/s}$ i…

  3. Planetary Bodies

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    Seismological Signatures
    The study of seismic waves propagating through these bodies reveals crucial information regarding internal viscosity and phase transitions. While standard terrestrial seismology focuses on P-waves and S-waves, studies of larger gas giants often rely on analyzing $\Psi$-waves, which are transverse vibrations characterized by polarization along the planet's axis of [magnetic obliquity](/entries/m…

  4. Rock Mass

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    Geophysically, a rock mass is identified by its dampened seismic velocity and elevated electrical resistivity contrast compared to homogeneous bedrock. The presence of multiple discontinuities scatters seismic energy, leading to low-velocity zones. The specific pattern of this scattering is used in non-destructive testing (NDT) to infer the average discontinuity persistence length ($L_p$).
    Specifically, the **[…