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What are the differences between primary and secondary and seismic waves?
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Firstly, there are 3 types of seismic waves. Long Waves, Primary Waves(Longitudinal) and Secondary Waves(Transverse). Long Waves travel quickly along the Earth's crust, the thin outer layer. Primary Waves are longitudinal waves, they can travel both through solids andliquids, so they travel through the crust, the mantle, and the outer core (note that they refract through each layer, as each layer has a different density. Secondary Waves are transverse waves, they can only travel through solids, so they go through the inner and outer mantles, and curve away from the cores.
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Which type of seismic waves will reach a nearby city first when an earthquake occurs?
Primary and secondary waves.
How do seismic waves affect us?
Seismic waves affect us because they are what causes the motion from an earthquake that destroy buildings and such. The three types of seismic waves are surface waves primary waves also called P-waves and secondary waves also called S-waves.
What types of waves are the first waves to reach seismograph stations?
P-waves are the first seismic waves to arrive at a seismograph station.
In what direction do seismic waves carry the energy of an earthquake?
Seismic waves are the earths crust vibrating. there are two types of waves P-waves and S-waves (Primary and Secondary) Primary waves travel faster than s waves and can travel through solid and liquid, S-waves can only travel through solids
What are the seismic waves from the focus that are perpendicular to this motion?
secondary waves.......... i think
Are the primary waves faster then the secondary waves?
Primary seismic waves travel the fastest.
What waves are there for earthquakes?
Primary waves, Secondary waves, and Seismic waves
Which seismic wave does more damage primary wave secondary wave or surface wave?
primary
Which forms of matter can primary and secondary seismic waves travel through?
Primary seismic waves are longitudinal waves. Longitudinal waves can travel through solids, liquids and gasses (although seismic waves are of to low a frequency to normally be heard). Secondary seismic waves are transverse waves and only travel through solids.
What is the definition of a primary and secondary seismic waves?
Primary wave- (P-waves) travel through solids liquids and gas. push/pull or compress waves. They travel faster and arive at seismic stations first. Secondary waves-(S-waves) travels ONLY through solids. moves side to side. Gets to the seismic stations second. I hope that helps!!
What are the 3 seismic waves?
i)surface wave ii)primary wave iii)secondary wave
Which seismic waves travel the fastest?
Primary (P) waves are the fastest. Followed by secondary (S) waves, then surface waves. P waves
Which type of seismic waves will reach a nearby city first when an earthquake occurs?
Primary and secondary waves.
What wave do earthquakes make?
Seismic waves Types: Primary waves Secondary waves Surface waves
What type of seismic wave carries the most energy?
Secondary seismic waves travel slower than primary waves but they are much more destructive. Thus it carries more energy.
Which is faster a primary wave or a secondary wave?
Primary waves are the fastest seismic waves originating from an earthquake, traveling at 6 to 7 km per second. Secondary waves travel at about 3.5 km per second.
How are primary and secondary waves similar?
there both wavesThey are both Seismic wavesThey can both go through solidsThey are both Seismic wavesThey can both go through solidsThey are both Seismic wavesThey can both go through solids
