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Why do S waves not come to the surface beyond the shadow zone?
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∙ 12y ago
S waves dont even reach the shadow zone because they are unable to penetrate the outer core. They are basically stopped by the shadow zone.
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What type of seismic waves that arrive at the surface first?
Those are the P-waves, which are the fastest and weakest.
What are the first seismic waves to arrive at a seismic station?
P-waves are the first to arrive at a seismic station. There are two major types of waves: Body waves and surface waves. P-waves and S-waves come under Body waves while Love and Rayleigh waves come under surface waves. Body waves are much faster than the Surface waves. Waves are detected in the following order: P, S, Love and Rayleigh
How does an earhquake begin?
earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates, volcanic eruptions or fault lines. earthquakes have what's called an epicenter, or the point at which it starts. From there, there are a series of three waves that erupt. P, S and surface waves. P waves are twice as fast as s waves and are useful in detecting earth quakes before the third waev arrives. P waves come first, then s, and finally, the surface or land waves come. These are the ones than destroy the ground in an actual wave like movement. Land waves are very slow, that's why it's useful in detecting the p waves, then an area can be evaucuated before the land waves come.
What order do seismic waves come in?
First P waves, seismic waves that compress and expand the ground like an accordion. Then S waves, seismic waves that vibrate from side to side as well as up and down. And finally Surface waves, they move more slowly than P waves and S waves. But they can produce severe ground movements.
Where are the most shells found on the Earth?
they are usally found in the ocean the most and hen when the waves come on the surface they stay on the shell for people to collect.
What type of seismic waves that arrive at the surface first?
Those are the P-waves, which are the fastest and weakest.
Why are earthquake waves called primary secondary and surface?
Primary and secondary refer to the order in which they come out, surface waves are called surface because they resonate close to the surface
What are the tipe of earthquakes?
The epicenter is where the waves first hit the surface, the 'focus' is the point where the waves come from initially.
What are the first seismic waves to arrive at a seismic station?
P-waves are the first to arrive at a seismic station. There are two major types of waves: Body waves and surface waves. P-waves and S-waves come under Body waves while Love and Rayleigh waves come under surface waves. Body waves are much faster than the Surface waves. Waves are detected in the following order: P, S, Love and Rayleigh
How are the different types of waves alike?
The different types of seismic waves are alike because all three waves come to the surface at one point. Also because they come after earthquakes.
Were does the energy that produces waves come from?
Wind that blows across the water surface.
Are the S waves the fastest?
The question refers to the "following". In such circumstances would it be too much to expect that you make sure that there is something that is following?
How does an earhquake begin?
earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates, volcanic eruptions or fault lines. earthquakes have what's called an epicenter, or the point at which it starts. From there, there are a series of three waves that erupt. P, S and surface waves. P waves are twice as fast as s waves and are useful in detecting earth quakes before the third waev arrives. P waves come first, then s, and finally, the surface or land waves come. These are the ones than destroy the ground in an actual wave like movement. Land waves are very slow, that's why it's useful in detecting the p waves, then an area can be evaucuated before the land waves come.
What order do seismic waves come in?
First P waves, seismic waves that compress and expand the ground like an accordion. Then S waves, seismic waves that vibrate from side to side as well as up and down. And finally Surface waves, they move more slowly than P waves and S waves. But they can produce severe ground movements.
What are psl waves?
P= PressureS= SurfaceL= Rollingthe 3 main types of earthquakes- they go in order from less to more damaging.The below is from SCI 3 (science text book) and if your talking about earthquake waves:P waves are Primary waves and come firstS waves are secondary waves and come secondP and S waves goes through the earthL waves are Love waves and comes lastR waves are Rayleigh waves and comes thirdL and R waves travel on the surface
Where are the most shells found on the Earth?
they are usally found in the ocean the most and hen when the waves come on the surface they stay on the shell for people to collect.
Which waves come first P-waves L-waves or S-waves?
P-waves have the highest velocity so arrive first. Please see the related question for further information on the factors affecting seismic wave velocity.
