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Are focus waves vibrations that are released during an earthquake?

No, It's Seismic Waves.


When do seismic waves occur?

when an earthquake occurs


What is the main idea of seismic waves carry the energy of an earthquake?

Focus


What wave is a wave of energy produced at the focus of an earthquake?

A seismic wave. If the earthquake occurs under water, the seismic waves can produce waves in the water called tsunami.


What type of wave can be used to determine the location of an earthquake focus?

Seismic waves can be used to determine the location of an earthquake focus. These waves are triggered by tectonic plates.


What kind of energy does an earthquake deep underground release?

An earthquake deep underground releases seismic energy in the form of seismic waves. These waves carry energy from the point of the earthquake's origin (the focus) and cause the ground to shake as they propagate through the Earth's crust.


How does a seismic wave relate to an earthquake?

A seismic wave is a wave of energy that travels through the Earth after an earthquake occurs. These waves are responsible for the shaking and vibrations felt during an earthquake. Scientists use the study of seismic waves to understand the properties of the Earth's interior and to locate the epicenter of an earthquake.


In what diection does a seismic wave travel?

Seismic waves travel in all directins radiating out from the Earthquake's epicenter and/or focus.


What is a seismic waves from the focus that are perpindicular to this motion?

the point in the interior of earth from where earthquake is orginated .


During an earthquake seismic waves move outward from the focus in all directions.?

Yes.


Is seismic waves and earthquake waves the same?

Seismic waves are any waves that travel through the Earth. As such all earthquake waves are seismic waves, however not all seismic waves are caused by earthquakes.


What is another name for earthquake waves?

Seismic waves.