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The shadow zone refers to an position that does direct P waves from angular distances of an given earthquake.

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What name do we give to the sections of the earth where no seismic waves can travel?

It's the focus


Why do different time zones exist?

Different time zones exist to account for the Earth's rotation, which causes parts of the world to experience daylight at different times. By dividing the Earth into different time zones, we can coordinate schedules and ensure that activities are conducted during appropriate times of the day – for example, work hours during daylight.


What evidence has led to the interference that solid zones and a liquid zones exist within Earth?

Seismic observations have shown variations in wave propagation speeds at different depths, indicating the presence of solid and liquid zones. Additionally, studies of earthquake waves that pass through the Earth's outer core have revealed the behavior of liquid materials under high pressure and temperature conditions. The combination of these findings supports the theory of solid and liquid zones within the Earth.


Where are the most explosive volcanoes subduction zones or rift zones?

Explosive volcanoes are most common at subduction zones.


The longitude of a determines which time zone it is in different time zones are the result of?

The longitude of a location determines its time zone because Earth is divided into 24 longitudinal zones, with each zone representing one hour of time difference from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Different time zones exist due to the Earth's rotation and the need to maintain consistent timekeeping across regions by adjusting for the varying position of the sun in the sky.

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Why do shadow zones exist?

P-waves refract as they travel through Earth so do not rach all other pars of the earth's surface. Also S-waves can't travel through liquids and so can't pass through the earth's outer core which also causes a shadow zone.


Does shadow exist?

no


Riddle I only exist when you are here?

Shadow ?


Does everything create a shadow?

if it doesn’t exist, no, not everything makes a shadow.


An area where p waves and s waves are unaffected?

shadow zones.


Does Shadow the Hedgehog exist?

Yes, they exist the Sonic and Shadow the Hedgehog video games. However, they are not real in real life, of course!


Who is the shadow prime minister of Australia?

The position of Shadow Prime Minister does not exist.


How do you get shadow Lugia in Pokemon platinum with pokesav?

Shadow Lugia does not exist in platinum.


What climate zones exist in California?

California has a Mediterranean type climate. There are 5 main zones. The climate zones that exist in California are the Coastal Climate, the Desert Climate, and the Foothill Climate. It also has a Mountain Climate and a Valley Climate.


Shadow zones are areas where seismically waves do not travel?

Shadow zones are regions on Earth where seismic waves are unable to reach due to the planet's core structure blocking or refracting them. These zones help scientists to understand Earth's interior composition by observing the behavior of seismic waves as they travel through different layers of the planet. Shadow zones can vary in size and shape depending on the type of seismic waves and the properties of the Earth's core.


Can you play as Shadow in Sonic Advance 3?

No, Shadow does not exist yet.


How do you get shadow on sonic advance 3?

Shadow don't exist in sonic advance's series