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Why can't S-waves travel through ga?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 12/31/2022

In relation to seismic body waves, an "S-wave" is a type of transverse wave that travels through the interior of the Earth. When this type of wave is formed, it travels 40% slower than compressional "P-waves", so their effect is recorded secondary to the initial P-wave. Horizontally polarized S waves create a condition in which the ground moves alternately from one side and to the other, perpendicular to the direction of energy propagation. S-waves can travel only through solids because liquids and gases cannot support shear stresses.

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Loma Schowalter

Lvl 13
3y ago

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