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What are the waves that cause am earthquake?
Siesmic
How do you have earthquakes?
siesmic waves are sent and an earthquake happens.
What unit are siesmic waves measured in?
They are measured on the Richter scale.
What is a instrument that records ground movements caused by siesmic waves?
A Seismograph
What is siesmic?
Seismic refers to activities or phenomena related to earthquakes and the propagation of waves through the Earth caused by sudden movements within the Earth's crust. It includes studies of earthquakes, seismic waves, and the behavior of Earth's structure in response to these vibrations.
What is the difference between a siesmic wave and a seismograph?
a siesmic wave is a wave that travels through the earth. there are two MAIN types, P and S waves. a siesmograph shows the type of wave and how far away it is from that point.
Definition of siesmic waves and 3 examples?
Seismic waves are the waves of force that travel through earth or other elastic bodies. eg: Result of an earthquake ,explosion or some other processes that imparts forces
What three types of siesmic waves are formed by earthquakes?
Transverse, longitudinal, love, and Rayleigh - just to name a few (there's more than three...)
How are data recorded on a seismograph?
I dont know about newer ones but older ones had a pen hovering a piece of paper and the siesmic waves would make them move.
What geophysical method is commonly applied in oil exploration?
Seismic reflection is commonly used in oil exploration to map subsurface geological structures and identify potential oil and gas reservoirs. This method involves sending seismic waves into the ground and recording the reflected waves to create images of the subsurface.
Which type of siesmic waves can travel throgh solids but not liquid?
Shear waves can travel through solids, but they cannot travel through liquids. Shear waves are a type of seismic wave that shakes particles perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. This makes them unable to propagate through liquids, which do not have the necessary shear strength to transmit these waves.
How are s and p waves used to find the distance from a siesmic station to the epicenter of an earthquake?
S-waves (shear waves) and P-waves (primary waves) travel through the Earth at different speeds, with P-waves arriving first. By analyzing the time difference between the arrival of these two types of waves at a seismic station, seismologists can calculate the distance to the earthquake's epicenter. This is done using the formula that relates the speed of the waves to the time delay, allowing for precise location determination of the earthquake. Triangulation from multiple seismic stations further refines this distance to pinpoint the epicenter accurately.
