How Can Seismic Waves That Follow Longer, Deeper, Curved Ray

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Essay

How can seismic waves that follow longer, deeper, curved ray paths arrive at a distant station before the more direct straight-line shallow paths?

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Definitions:

Predatory Pricing

The practice of first setting prices low with the intention of pushing competitors out of the market or keeping new competitors from entering the market, and then raising prices to normal levels.

Lunch Special

A discounted or specially designed meal offered by restaurants during lunch hours to attract customers.

Markup Pricing

A pricing method in which a certain amount is added to the cost of the product, to set the final price; also called cost-plus pricing.

Profit Margin

A financial metric that measures the amount by which revenue from sales exceeds costs in a business, expressed as a percentage of total sales.