Seismic Surveys

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noun a scientific technique that uses sound waves to map underwater environments

  • Acoustic tomography is a method used in oceanography to study the properties of seawater by transmitting sound waves through the water and measuring their travel time.
  • I heard they're using acoustic tomography to map out the ocean floor for their research project.
  • Acoustic tomography is like using sonar to see underwater, pretty cool stuff!
  • Using acoustic tomography is like taking a sonogram of the ocean to understand its inner workings.