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What is the primary method used to study the Earth's interior?
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Seismic waves
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Seismic waves are generated by earthquakes and other seismic events. They travel through the Earth's interior and can be detected by seismometers. The analysis of seismic waves allows geophysicists to infer the structure and properties of the Earth's interior.