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How far will an S wave travel in 14 minutes?

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The distance an S wave will travel in 14 minutes depends on the medium it is traveling through. In general, S waves travel at a speed of about 3 to 5 kilometers per second through solid rock, so in 14 minutes, an S wave could travel anywhere from 2520 to 4200 kilometers.
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