sonar
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"Using seismic waves from earthquakes, we can create a slice-through image of the lithosphere, much like a sonar can pick out features on the seabed," said Professor Sergei Lebedev, a geophysicist involved in the study.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
Tournament sponsors say the technology is attracting a younger, tech-savvy demographic to the sport, while Blaukat says anglers staring at sonar screens instead of honing their fishing skills “disrespects the sport.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
They are fitted with advanced sonar, radar and submarine hunting helicopters.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
It can contain a sonar array that detects passing vessels, helping to monitor chokepoints or port entrances.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
His sonar had guided him to an uncovered spot in the floor.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - Introductory
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