answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

S-waves cannot travel through liquids. When they reach the surface they cause horizontal shaking. Liquids don't have any shear strength and so a shear wave cannot propagate through a liquid. Think of a solid material, like a rock.

~Google

User Avatar

Dj Ma

Lvl 2
4y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What would happen if S waves encountered a lake or pond?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp