Stylolites complicate sound wave propagation in sedimentary rock samples (IMAGE)

King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

Stylolites complicate sound wave propagation in sedimentary rock samples

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Stylolites are serrated structures within limestone that disrupt acoustic wave transmission and help researchers better understand acoustic wave propagation inside the rock. © 2025 KAUST.

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