Discovering Seismology: Understanding Earth's Tremors

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Seismology is defined as the study of earthquakes and the seismic waves they produce. The discussion highlights a newcomer’s confusion about the topic, prompting a response that suggests using Google for definitions. A tip is provided on how to effectively search for definitions online. The conversation quickly turns to frustration over the initial question, leading to a decision to lock the thread. Overall, the exchange reflects a mix of curiosity and impatience regarding basic knowledge of seismology.
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What's Seismology?:rolleyes:
 
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Seismology is the study of earthquakes and the waves involved in creating them. Seriously, is this a joke or have you never heard of Google?
 
Oh thanks anyway...am new to this site...so i just posted that question to see how'll be the response and all...
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Tip. when you use google do the following:

define: keyword

For Seismology, it would be:
define: Seismology
 
hmmmm...

Thanx 4 ur reply Ranger... :blushing:
 

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