What Acoustic Phenomenon Causes the Shadow Zone for P-Wave Arrivals

question 90

Multiple Choice

What acoustic phenomenon causes the shadow zone for P-wave arrivals at epicentral angles between 100° and 140°?

• A)attenuation
• B)dispersion
• C)reflection
• D)refraction

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