Southern Ocean swells create seismic vibrations that travel around Earth. This explains a mystery scientists have detected since the 1960s.
Why it mattersUnderstanding Earth's seismic signals helps scientists detect earthquakes and other natural events more accurately.
AustraliaAustralia's seismic monitoring network benefits from improved understanding of natural vibrations, aiding tsunami and earthquake detection.
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