Seismic Waves
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesWhen an earthquake hits, it sends seismic waves through the ground. Find out about seismic waves in this animation.
Media Details
Runtime: 1 minutes 7 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
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