Meaning of the word "low velocity zone" in English
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low velocity zone
US /loʊ vəˈlɑsɪti zoʊn/
UK /ləʊ vəˈlɒsɪti zəʊn/
Noun
a region within the Earth's upper mantle where seismic waves travel at reduced velocities, often associated with partially molten rock
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The presence of a low velocity zone can indicate areas of partial melting in the mantle.
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Seismologists study the low velocity zone to understand Earth's internal structure.
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