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No. Seismic waves travel through rock and sediment.
Sea waves (tsunamis) are not generated by earthquake vibrations, but by the displacement of ocean water, which leads to the formation of waves when the crest reaches shallower water.
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What are earthquake generated waves called?
Earthquake generated waves are called seismic waves. These are waves of energy that travel through the Earth's layers. Their velocity depends on the elasticity and density of the medium that they travel through.
What are source earthquake waves?
The source of earthquake waves is the epicenter of the earthquake.
Why does the water level rise after tsunami?
An under water earthquake precedes a tsunami. Earthquake causes seismic waves which set up the water in motion with a large force. This causes a tsunami.
What do we call earthquake waves?
seismic waves
What does an increase in density of the medium have on the speed of an earthquake?
Well if the density is higher that means it's heavier, that means it waves have to work harder there for going slower.
What is the medium for earthquake waves.?
Earth is the medium for earthquake waves.
What is the medium of propagation for earthquake waves?
Rock.
What is the medium of propagation of earthquake waves?
The Earth itself is.
What are all mechanical waves?
There are two types of waves, mechanical and non-mechanical waves. A mechanical wave needs some sort of medium, like an earthquake to move the water.
What are earthquake generated waves called?
Earthquake generated waves are called seismic waves. These are waves of energy that travel through the Earth's layers. Their velocity depends on the elasticity and density of the medium that they travel through.
Does vibrations of a earthquake or sound in water travel faster?
Well, let's look. Sound (compressional) waves need a medium to travel through (the ground, the water of the ocean.) Now let's compare densities of the medium. The denser the medium, the longer the sound waves take to travel. Now I think you can figure this one out.
Waves that do require a medium are called?
Sound waves, they need a medium to vibrate.A2. Earthquake waves and other mechanical waves also need a medium for their transmission.Ghv. Tsunamis are a type of mechanical wave, which is the kind of wave you're looking for.
What waves need a medium and which don't?
sound waves, water waves, shockwaves need mediums. Electromagnetic waves do not need a medium
What are three waves that need a medium?
I have 4 examples: tranverse longitudinal surface and torsional waves sorry :( I don't know the rest
A disturbance that travels through a medium as a longitudinal wave is?
Seismic. Waves. Earthquake.
What are similarities and differences between a sound waves and water waves in terms of medium?
Sound waves can move through almost any medium, although it moves more slowly through solid medium than gaseous. Water waves can move only through air or water.
What waves require a medium and what waves do not?
Mechanical waves require a medium (substance) to travel in, other waves do not. For example, sound is a mechanical wave and require a medium (air, water, etc.), light is not a mechanical wave and does not require a medium
