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Maanjäristysaalloina refers to seismic waves, which are vibrations that travel through the Earth as a result of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or artificial explosions. These waves carry energy from the source and can be detected and studied by seismographs.

There are two main types of seismic waves: body waves and surface waves. Body waves travel through the Earth's interior. The two types of body waves are P-waves (primary waves) and S-waves (secondary waves). P-waves are compressional waves and travel faster than S-waves, which are shear waves. S-waves cannot travel through liquids, a property that has been crucial in understanding the Earth's liquid outer core.

Surface waves travel along the Earth's surface and are generally slower than body waves, but they can cause more damage. The two main types of surface waves are Love waves and Rayleigh waves. Love waves are horizontal shearing waves, while Rayleigh waves are retrograde elliptical motion waves.

The study of seismic waves, seismology, allows scientists to determine the location and magnitude of earthquakes, understand the Earth's internal structure, and even study the composition of other planets. By analyzing the arrival times and characteristics of different seismic waves at various monitoring stations, researchers can create detailed models of the Earth's layers, including the crust, mantle, and core.