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There are three types of seismic waves released by an earthquake. Primary waves (P waves) are longitudinal or compressional waves and travel through the Earth's interior. They are first to arrive at a seismic station (velocity 5-8 km/s).
Secondary waves (S waves) are a transverse or shear wave and move at a lower speed than that of primary waves (velocity 3-5 km/s). They arrive second at the seismic station.
Finally, there are surface waves which as the name suggests travel along the Earth's surface, there are two main types (the Love wave and Rayleigh wave) and these are the slowest types of seismic waves (velocity 2.5 - 4.5 km/s) and hence arrive last at the seismic station.
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Can seismographs stations in Europe or Asia or anywhere in the world detect the P-wave or S-waves?
Yes, seismograph stations around the world can detect both P-waves and S-waves. P-waves are the fastest seismic waves and are typically detected first, followed by the slower S-waves. The ability of seismographs to detect these waves allows scientists to study and monitor earthquakes globally.
What happens to the frequency when you shake the slinky first slow then fast?
When you shake the slinky slowly, the frequency of the waves produced will be lower. As you shake it faster, the frequency of the waves will increase. This is because frequency is directly related to the rate at which the waves are produced.
Can seismograph stations in Europe or Asia or anywhere in the world detect the p or s-waves?
yes because the waves sometimes travel very fast
What is the seismic wave that travels really fast?
The seismic wave that travels really fast is the primary or P-wave. P-waves are the fastest seismic waves and can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. They are the first waves recorded on seismographs during an earthquake.
How fast do these waves travel?
really fast man. like super fast.
How fast were the waves going in japan's tsunami?
Very very fast
Why is sounds in museums greatly magnified?
Because sins sound waves aren't in the air then when sound waves get to the air there's nothing to slow it down so it bonuses back fast
Do sound waves particles move fast though a solid?
Yes, they do. Sound waves move fastest through solids, less fast through liquids, and slowest through gasses. This is because the molecules of solids are closer together, while those of gasses are further apart, creating more space that the waves must jump to move.
What is the speed of primary waves?
really fast
Which are faster s waves and p waves or surface waves?
The fast is primary wave which travels through liguid, solid and gas. This how Geologist know the outer core is liquid. Secondary waves travel through only solid. The primary wave are the first to reach the seismograph.
What is released when waves break?
When waves break energy is released- sound or noise is an indicator of a change in energy. Also, because waves move so fast, when they fold and hit the water, the bonds between the molecules break apart to release energy.
What released when waves break?
When waves break energy is released- sound or noise is an indicator of a change in energy. Also, because waves move so fast, when they fold and hit the water, the bonds between the molecules break apart to release energy.
