"Love wave" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Love waves [plural]
Etymology: From the predictions of the mathematician A. E. H. Love. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Love wave (plural Love waves)
  1. (geology) A seismic surface shock wave with a lateral horizontal movement perpendicular to the direction of propagation. Wikipedia link: Love wave Categories (topical): Geology Synonyms: Q-wave

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