How do seismologists image Earth's interior?

Using arrival times of seismic waves.

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Why: Seismologists use seismic wave arrival times to image the interior of the Earth.

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Answer: Using arrival times of seismic waves. Seismologists use seismic wave arrival times to image the interior of the Earth.

  1. Geology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology
    Seismologists can use the arrival times of seismic waves to image the interior of the Earth.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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