Seismic surveys use controlled explosions; what happens to P-waves at the mantle-core boundary because of the density change?

💡 Explanation

Seismic P-waves refract at the mantle-core boundary due to the significant density difference. This refraction occurs because the waves' velocity changes as they pass from the mantle into the outer core; therefore, the wave path bends rather than continuing straight.

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