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P-waves have the highest velocity so arrive first.
Please see the related question for further information on the factors affecting seismic wave velocity.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoS-waves typically have a larger amplitude than P-waves however surface wave shave the largest amplitude of all the seismic waves.
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What are the two descriptive words for P in P Waves and the S in Swaves?
P = Primary, S = Secondary.
Can a p wave travel through gas?
P waves can travel through gas, solids, and liquids and Swaves can only travel through solids.
Are S-waves the first seismic waves to arrive at a given location?
No. P-waves (or primary waves) are the first waves to arrive.False. P waves are the first waves to arrive after an earthquake occurs
Do p waves s waves transverse waves or surface waves arrive first?
P waves arrive first.
After an earthquake which type of seismic wave arrives first at a seismometer?
P waves (APEX)
What is the definition of Pwaves?
A Pwave is the first wave to arrive during an earthquake, P waves compress and then expand. They can damage buildings.
What are the three types of waves caused by an earthquake?
P-waves and S-waves. P waves are known as Primary waves as they have a high velocity and so are recorded at seismometer stations before Secondary or S-waves. P waves may also be known as pressure waves as they are in fact compression or longitudinal waves. S-waves may also be known as shear waves as they are transverse waves.
What are the two descriptive words for P in P Waves and the S in Swaves?
P = Primary, S = Secondary.
How do you use P waves and Swaves to locate earthquakes?
well when you are holding the magnitic string you have to move it and then you will feel a vibriation in your hands from left to right
Can a p wave travel through gas?
P waves can travel through gas, solids, and liquids and Swaves can only travel through solids.
Would you be able to detect the swaves in Antarctica if an earthquake hit in northern Alaska?
No. S waves are really weak so it wouldn't last to that extent.
What are the properties of p and s waves?
P waves: move rock back and forth between a squeezed position, stretched position as they travel through it, travel through solids liquids and gases, fastest seismic waves, always travel ahead of other seismic waves, first seismic waves to be detected S waves: shear rock back and forth as they travel through it, can be deformed from side to side, when rock springs back from being deformed Swaves are created, second fastest seismic waves, shearing stretches parts of rock sideways from other parts Hope this hellped:-)
Are S-waves the first seismic waves to arrive at a given location?
No. P-waves (or primary waves) are the first waves to arrive.False. P waves are the first waves to arrive after an earthquake occurs
Do p waves s waves transverse waves or surface waves arrive first?
P waves arrive first.
What are the first waves seismics waves to arrive?
seismic waves p-waves ans s waves
What waves will arrive at a seismograph station first after an earthquake?
P waves arrive first at a seismograph station after an earthquake. The P waves are followed by S waves, and then surface waves.
What is the first type of wave in an earthquake called?
P waves go first, and are fastest. (Primary Waves). S waves go second, and are next fastest. (Surface Waves). Surface waves go last, and although slowest are also most destructive.
