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Published online 7 May 2008 | 453, 146-148 (2008) | doi:10.1038/453146a
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Earth science: Harnessing the hum
A new way to analyse seismic vibrations is bringing order out of noise to help predict volcanic eruptions or create detailed images of Earth's interior. Rachel Courtland reports.
Seismologists like noise — the louder, the better. Thumpers, airguns, explosives and earthquakes are their favourite tools.
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