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What is called when a wave damage during an earthquake?

a tsunami


Is The point directly above the focus of an earthquake is called the S wave?

No, the point directly above the focus of an earthquake is called the epicenter. The S wave is one of the types of seismic waves that are generated during an earthquake and move slower than the P wave.


The point directly above the focus of an earthquake is called the S wave?

This statement is incorrect. The point directly above the focus of an earthquake is called the epicenter, not the S wave. S waves are one type of seismic wave that travel through the Earth's interior during an earthquake.


What is a long wave caused by an underwater earthquake or other disturbance called?

A tidal wave is caused by an earthquake.


What is the smaller wave after an earthquake called?

Aftershock!


What is the first shock wave of an earthquake?

The first shock wave of an earthquake is known as the P-wave or primary wave. It is the fastest seismic wave and can travel through both solid and liquid materials. P-waves are responsible for the initial jolt felt during an earthquake.


What kind of wave release during an earthquake?

sunami


What is a sentence for secondary wave?

The secondary wave of the earthquake cause little damage, only a few buildings fell.


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 is a powerful sea wave caused by an earthquake called?

Tsunami


What is a wave that causes the most deadly destruction during an earthquake?

Tsunami


What is a kind of wave given off during an earthquake?

seismic waves