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Seismic waves consist of
- P waves which travel through the Earth fast. They compress the medium they travel through;
- S waves which also travel through the Earth, shearing the solid Earth as they go. S waves do not travel through liquid;
- Surface waves which can cause the Earth to undulate like water waves or surface waves that cause the Earth to shear.
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Which seismic wave type arrives first during an earthquake?
The P Waves. Then the S Waves.
What is the most powerful waves from an earthquake?
Love waves are the most strongest type of Earthquakes.
Which type of seismic waves will reach a nearby city first when an earthquake occurs?
Primary and secondary waves.
What type of earthquake wave travels faster?
P-waves(primary waves) travel faster than S-waves(secondary waves)
After an earthquake which type of seismic waves reach seismometers last?
A surface wave is the last seismic wave to arrive after an earthquake.
Which seismic wave type arrives first during an earthquake?
The P Waves. Then the S Waves.
What type of wave does an earthquake make?
seismic waves and pressure waves it depends on intensity of the earthquake
After an earthquake which type of seismic wave arrives second at a seismometer?
S waves arrive second after an earthquake.
What kind of movement is produced by each type of the three seismic waves?
P waves - compress and expand the ground like a accordion S waves - vibrate from side to side as well as up and down Surface waves - make the ground roll like ocean waves The Earthquake is produced by each of the three types of seismic waves.
What do type of wave do earthquake produce?
Seismic waves.
What is the most powerful waves from an earthquake?
Love waves are the most strongest type of Earthquakes.
What type of seismic waves cause the most damage?
The surface waves (of which their are two types, Rayleigh and Love waves) cause the most damage during an earthquake.
What type of wave can be used to determine the location of an earthquake focus?
Seismic waves can be used to determine the location of an earthquake focus. These waves are triggered by tectonic plates.
Which type of seismic waves will reach a nearby city first when an earthquake occurs?
Primary and secondary waves.
Which type of earthquake wave is always the first to be detecated?
Primary waves
What is rayleigh scattering?
Rayleigh waves are a type of Surface wave. Surface waves occur when Secondary waves and Primary waves reach the Surface of the Earth's crust during an earthquake. Surface waves cause the most damage.
How do rock particles move during the passage of a P wave through rock?
A P wave is a type of seismic wave that is caused by an earthquake. P waves are the first seismic waves felt during an earthquake. When the P wave moves, rock particles move back and forth along the direction of the P wave.
