Longitudinal or compression waves.
Longitudinal or compression waves.
Longitudinal or compression waves.
Longitudinal or compression waves.
A mechanical wave, just like sound
Longitudinal or compression waves.
A compressional or longitudinal wave, also known as a P-wave, causes particles in rocks to move back and forth in the same direction that the wave is traveling. This type of wave involves particles moving in a push-pull motion parallel to the direction of energy propagation.
secondary waves
secondary waves
Seismic waves, specifically shear waves or S-waves, cause particles in rock to move back and forth during an earthquake. These waves propagate by producing a side-to-side motion that leads to the shaking and fracturing of rocks.
P or primary waves
Shear waves, also known as S-waves, cause particles in rocks to move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. These waves are a type of seismic wave that travel through the Earth's crust during an earthquake. Shear waves can cause significant damage to structures due to their side-to-side motion.
Primary waves (P-waves) are the type of seismic wave that travels the fastest through rock material. These waves are able to cause rocks to vibrate in the same direction as the waves, resulting in a back-and-forth motion.