Seismic refraction is a geophysical technique used to study the properties of subsurface materials by analyzing the behavior of seismic waves. It involves measuring the travel times of seismic waves as they propagate through different layers of the Earth's crust. The fundamental principle behind seismic refraction is that seismic waves travel at different speeds depending on the type of material they pass through, such as rock, sediment, or water.
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