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What are p-waves also known as?

P-waves and primary waves are the same thing. They may also be known as pressure waves (or compression waves) due to their mode of propagation, the way they move through the Earth.


What are waves caused by (transverse waves and so on)?

P-waves and S-waves. P waves are known as Primary waves as they have a high velocity and so are recorded at seismometer stations before Secondary or S-waves. P waves may also be known as pressure waves as they are in fact compression or longitudinal waves. S-waves may also be known as shear waves as they are transverse waves.


What are P and S waves also called?

there are 3 types of shock waves produced by an earthquake:the P waves which is known as the (primary or compression) waves are the first to arrive at the recording station, p waves are formed when matter in the rocks is pushed together by the earth's movement. they can travel through solids and liquids.the S waves which is known as the (secondary )waves are the second waves to arrive at the recording station. this waves are also called the shear waves. these waves are formed by the sideways motion of matter, it can only travel through solids.BSecondary waves are also known as shear waves and primary waves are also known as pressure waves.


Can the core cause a huge increase in the speed of p waves?

The core, with its vibration causes an increase in waves. The shaking elevates the P wavers, also known as the sound waves. Further from the epicenter, the p waves are slower.


What is known as P waves?

primary waves or compressional waves


What other name are s waves known by?

i only know two they are s waves and p waves there's one more


Longitudinal seismic waves as known as?

Primary or P waves


What are the three types of waves caused by an earthquake?

P-waves and S-waves. P waves are known as Primary waves as they have a high velocity and so are recorded at seismometer stations before Secondary or S-waves. P waves may also be known as pressure waves as they are in fact compression or longitudinal waves. S-waves may also be known as shear waves as they are transverse waves.


What type of seismic waves that arrive at the surface first?

P-waves, or primary waves, are the fastest seismic waves and typically arrive at the surface first after an earthquake. These waves can travel through both solid and liquid materials, making them the first to be detected by seismographs.


Which seismic waves travel the fastest?

Primary waves (P-waves) are the fastest seismic waves and are the first to be detected after an earthquake. They are able to travel through solid rock, liquid, and gas, making them the fastest seismic waves.


Which seimic wave goes though liquids?

pressure. waves also known as p waves travel through solids liquids and gasses


What are waves that arrive after primary waves?

Secondary waves, also known as S-waves, are seismic waves that arrive after primary waves (P-waves) during an earthquake. They are slower than P-waves and travel through the Earth by causing particles to move in a perpendicular motion to the direction of wave propagation.