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What is the difference between tides and currents?
tides go up and down...vertical if you will..currents move side to side...horizontal
Why does the time between the arrival of the p waves and the s waves become greater and greater as you travel farther away from the epicenter?
The time difference between P waves and S waves increases with distance from the epicenter because P waves, which are primary waves, travel faster than S waves, which are secondary waves. As seismic waves propagate through the Earth, the greater the distance from the epicenter, the longer it takes for the slower S waves to arrive after the faster P waves. This results in a growing time interval between their arrivals, allowing seismologists to determine the distance to the epicenter based on this time difference.
What property that is different for p and s waves provides a method for locating the epiccenter of an earthquake?
P-waves (primary waves) are compressional waves that travel faster than S-waves (secondary waves), which are shear waves. This difference in speed allows seismologists to determine the epicenter of an earthquake by analyzing the time difference between the arrival of these two types of waves at seismograph stations. By measuring the time interval between the arrivals of P-waves and S-waves, the distance to the epicenter can be calculated, enabling the pinpointing of its location.
What is a scientist who studies waves and ocean currents?
A Hydrologist studies the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth and an Oceanographer studies the ocean, either of whom might find themselves contributing to studies of waves and currents.
The distance between a seismic station and the earthquake epicenter is determined from the?
The difference in arrival times of P and S waves.
What is the difference between ocean current and rip current?
Ocean currents are currents that move across the globe from one temperature zone to another. Rip currents are localized currents caused by a combination of tides and waves agains the shore line where the water is shallow.
What is the equation for calculating the phase difference between two waves?
The equation for calculating the phase difference between two waves is: Phase Difference (2 / ) (x) Where: Phase Difference is the difference in phase between the two waves is the wavelength of the waves x is the difference in position between corresponding points on the waves
What is the formula for calculating the phase difference between two waves?
The formula for calculating the phase difference between two waves is: Phase Difference (2 / ) (x) Where: Phase Difference is the difference in phase between the two waves is the wavelength of the waves x is the difference in position between corresponding points on the waves
How does the concept of waves envelope impact the behavior of ocean currents?
The concept of waves influences ocean currents by transferring energy and momentum. Waves can cause surface currents to form, which can affect the movement of water in the ocean. The interaction between waves and currents can impact the behavior of ocean circulation patterns.
Describe the similarities and differences between gyres and currents?
A difference between gyres and currents is that currents are formed by the wind, but gyres are formed by currents.
What happen when surface currents meet a continent?
you get waves not tidal waves or tsunami's! You just get waves. how big they get would depend on air currents and storms
How can one determine the phase difference between two waves?
To determine the phase difference between two waves, you can compare the starting points of the waves and measure the time it takes for each wave to reach a specific point. The phase difference is then calculated based on the difference in time or angle between the two waves.
What affects do water waves and currents have on beaches?
waves and currents make the shore bigger
How can one calculate the phase difference between two waves?
To calculate the phase difference between two waves, you can measure the difference in their starting points or peaks. This difference is usually expressed in degrees or radians.
What is the difference between drifters and moorings in measuring ocean currents?
yes.
Is a ocean lentic or lotic water?
It has to be Lotic, because of waves and currents.
What is the main difference between body waves and surface waves?
Surface waves travel slower than body waves.
