Love wave

English

Etymology

From the predictions of the mathematician A. E. H. Love.

Noun

Love wave (plural Love waves)

  1. (geology) A seismic surface shock wave with a lateral horizontal movement perpendicular to the direction of propagation.
    Synonym: Q-wave
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