Geography
What happens to the P and S waves at the Gutenberg Discontinuity?
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At the Gutenberg Discontinuity, there is an abrupt change in the seismic waves (generated by earthquakes or explosions) that travel through the earth. Primary seismic waves (P waves) decrease in velocity while secondary seismic waves (S waves) disappear completely.
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