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What happens to seismic waves when they pass through the liquid outer core?
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∙ 13y ago
There are two types of waves. There are S waves (sheer waves) and P waves (compressional waves). The S waves won't travel through the outer core because it's a liquid, but the P waves will go through it and continue going through the inner core as well.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoAll of the S-waves are converted into P-waves at the boundary of the Liquid outer core
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∙ 14y agoSecondary waves are unable to travel through the molten outer core so a shadow zone is created when they reach this boundary.
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∙ 9y agoThey can not travel through a liquid.
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What is one way that scientists know the outer core is liquid?
some kinds of seismic waves cannot travel through liquids, such as the outer core.
Which type of seismic wave can only pass through earths mantle?
There is no seismic wave that can only pass through the Earth's mantle. However S-waves can not travel through earth's outer core because it is a liquid.
What happens when s waves hit the outer core of earth?
Because the Earth's core is liquid; S-waves can't travel through liquid.
Which type of seismic wave cannot travel through the core?
S-Waves, or shear waves cannot travel through the liquid outer core because liquids have no shear and therefore shear waves cannot propagate through them http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-wave
Where does the evidence to support the concept that the inner core is solid and the outer core is liquid come from?
The study of the reflection and refraction of seismic waves within the Earth.
What body wave can't move through the liquid outer core?
S waves cannot travel through the outer core because they can only travel through solids, and the outer core is liquid.
What is one way that scientist the outer core is liquid?
some kinds of seismic waves cannot travel through liquids, such as the outer core.
What is one way scientist know the outer core is liquid?
some kinds of seismic waves cannot travel through liquids, such as the outer core.
What is one way the scientists know the outer core is liquid?
some kinds of seismic waves cannot travel through liquids, such as the outer core.
What is one way that scientists know the outer core is liquid?
some kinds of seismic waves cannot travel through liquids, such as the outer core.
Which type of seismic wave can only pass through earths mantle?
There is no seismic wave that can only pass through the Earth's mantle. However S-waves can not travel through earth's outer core because it is a liquid.
How does earths inner core affect seismic waves?
They go faster through the inner core than the liquid outer core
Which seismic body wave doesn't penetrate the Earth's core?
S-Wave. They are not able to travel through the liquid outer core.
How does Earth solid core affect seismic waves?
They go faster through the inner core than the liquid outer core.
The study of how seismic waves change as they travel through the EARTH HAS REVEALED?
Earth's outer core is liquid because S-waves are not transmitted through this layer
How do we know the outer core is liquid?
seismic waves travel slowly trough
What happens to seismic waves when they pass through the solid inner core?
Seismic waves than changes direction and speed because of the matter it's passing through and the moving from different matter's (Inner core-Outer core)
