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Most inferences about the characteristics of Earth's mantle and core are based on

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Properties of seismic waves

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Most of the inferences about the characteristics of earth's mantle and core are based on the properties of seismic waves.

  • Also, some other electromagnetic waves have been used to map the properties of the earth's interior.
  • Seismic waves especially body waves behaves differently in certain medium.
  • P -waves are able to pass through any material medium.
  • S -waves can only pass through solid. They are cut off in fluid medium.
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