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The time interval between the first arrival of a P-wave and the first arrival of an S-wave increases with distance from the focus of an earthquake.
Ocean Acidification
The process by which seawater becomes more acidic due to the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which can affect marine life and ecosystems.
Toxic Metal Emissions
The release of harmful metal substances into the environment, often as a byproduct of industrial processes, which can pose health risks to humans and ecosystems.
Elytra
The hardened forewings of beetles and some other insects, which serve as a protective shield for the fragile hind wings used in flight.
Coleoptera
An order of insects that includes beetles and weevils, characterized by hard wing cases and a chewing mouthpart, representing the largest order of insects.
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