low-velocity zone
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Related to low-velocity zone: Transition zone, Shadow zone
low-velocity zone
n
(Geological Science) a layer or zone in the earth in which the velocity of seismic waves is slightly lower than in the layers above and below. The asthenosphere is thought to be such a zone. See asthenosphere
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