Love wave

Scientific

/ lŭv /

A type of seismic surface wave in which particles move with a side-to-side motion perpendicular to the main propagation of the earthquake. The amplitude of this motion decreases with depth. Love waves cause the rocks they pass through to change in shape. They travel faster than Rayleigh waves. Love waves are named after their discoverer, British mathematician Augustus Love (1863–1940).

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Cruise fans love wave season, but this year’s prime booking window was making investors queasy.

From The Wall Street Journal

On the wildly impressive “Pray 4 Love,” Wave nails a refreshing blend of pure singing and melodic rapping.

From New York Times

Throughout “Pray 4 Love,” Wave, 21 and originally from St. Petersburg, Fla., paints a picture of devastation and disappointment.

From New York Times

Nobody rides a love wave like Federer.

From The Guardian

“It has been a constant love wave actually this time around. Times have changed and people seem to appreciate us a lot more this time,” says Fahey.

From Washington Times

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