p waves
No, It's Seismic Waves.
when an earthquake occurs
Primary and secondary waves.
The P Waves. Then the S Waves.
Yes, they do.
the bigger the waves the bigger the earthquake
The point on Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's focus is called the epicenter. It is where the seismic waves originating from the earthquake's focus first reach the surface.
Seismic waves can be used to determine the location of an earthquake focus. These waves are triggered by tectonic plates.
No, It's Seismic Waves.
how far away you are from the focus of an earthquake
when an earthquake occurs
The underground point of origin of an earthquake is called the hypocenter or focus. At this point, the seismic waves are first generated and then spread out in all directions, causing the shaking felt on the surface.
The location on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake focus is referred to as the epicenter. This is the point where seismic waves originating from the earthquake focus first reach the surface. It is usually where the strongest shaking is felt during an earthquake.
Focus
Primary (P) waves : Primary waves, the fastest wave sent , come from the focus not the epicenter. (S) waves : Secondary waves, the second fastest wave sent out by an earthquake, it comes from the focus also.
The place on Earth's surface directly above the point where movement first occurs in an earthquake is called the epicenter. This is the point on the surface located vertically above the earthquake's focus (or hypocenter), where the seismic waves originate.
The site of initial rupturing associated with an earthquake is known as the focus or hypocenter. This is the point within the Earth where the energy is first released, generating seismic waves that cause the ground shaking we feel at the surface.