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seismic waves
shock waves
Shock waves
Waves of movement are the results of the tectonic plates colliding at the focus of the earthquake, causing shock waves or tremors.
The magnitude 9.0 Japan earthquake in 2011 was not felt in Florida but the waves from the tsunami did reach the coast of Hawaii.You can visit the USGS Did-you-feel-it web site to check if people reported an earthquake in your area.
Primary waves
P waves
Seismic Waves.
earthquake wave or shock wave
after shocks or shock waves
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