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Seismic waves are vibrations generated by an earthquake. They travel along the surface of the Earth and through the earth.
They are a type of wave known as a mechanical wave and as such (unlike electromagnetic waves) require a medium through which to travel.
Seismic waves can be split into body and surface waves. The body waves can be split into two main types, the P-wave or primary wave which is a compression or longitudinal wave which can travel through solids, liquids and gasses and the S-wave which is a transverse or shear wave and can only travel through solids.
Daryl Kemmer
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What is the seismic wave that travel's through the earths interior?
A body wave is a seismic wave that travels through Earths interior.
What does seismic?
(not seismic, seismic wave)Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the earth.
What are some mechanical wave?
Mechanical wave needs a medium to travel. Examples :- Sound Wave, Seismic Wave etc.
Which seismic wave does not travel through liquid?
transverse
What type of seismic wave can travel through the interior of the earth?
Body wave
A disturbance that travels through a medium as a longitudinal wave is?
Seismic. Waves. Earthquake.
What will happen when a wave travels through a medium?
when a wave travel through medium then sound is produced
How do surface waves differ form body waves?
Body waves: seismic waves that travel through the body of a medium Surface waves: seismic waves that travel along the surface of a medium and have a strong effect near the surface of the medium than it has in the interior
Will seismic wave traveling through a solid go faster or slower than a seismic wave traveling through liquid why or why not?
why can s-wave can't travel but p-waves can
What type of material would a seismic wave travel through the fastest?
Bedrocks are the general medium for a seismic wave, the conductivity depends on temp, density, element, and tensition. Generally its faster the densier, heavier, more tense and what element it is.Brinaq:slate :)
Why does a sound wave travel through a medium?
waves are easily travel in medium.....
Which type of seismic waves travel through earth?
A Body Wave.
