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What causes seismic waves to be generated and how do they travel through the Earth's layers?

Seismic waves are generated by the sudden release of energy from earthquakes or other sources. These waves travel through the Earth's layers by bouncing off boundaries between different materials and changing direction and speed as they pass through each layer.


Wave that can travel through an empty space?

An electromagnetic wave, such as light or radio waves, can travel through empty space because they do not require a medium to propagate. This is due to their unique properties of electric and magnetic fields oscillating in tandem at right angles to each other.


What type of earthquake wave can go through solids and liquids?

P-waves can pass through liquids,solids,and gases. A P-wave is a type of body wave that has an up and down motion. Another type of body wave is the S-wave. S-waves CAN'T pass through liquids but they can pass through solids and gases. I hope that answered your question. =)


Scientists have been able to determine the composition of Earth's layers by?

studying seismic waves from earthquakes. These waves travel through the Earth and are affected by the different densities of materials in each layer. By analyzing how the waves change direction and speed as they pass through the Earth, scientists can infer the composition and structure of each layer.


When two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally it usually causes?

earthquakes as the plates get stuck and then suddenly release, sending seismic waves through the ground.

Related Questions

Do waves go through each other or bounce off one another?

Waves can exhibit both behaviors depending on the type of waves and the medium through which they are propagating. In some cases, waves can pass through each other without interacting (such as light waves), while in other cases, waves can bounce off each other or interact (such as sound waves).


What is the term when two waves pass through each other?

When two waves pass through each other, it is known as wave interference. This phenomenon can result in constructive interference, where the waves combine to create a stronger wave, or destructive interference, where the waves cancel each other out.


Is when two waves pass through each other?

When two waves pass through each other, they temporarily combine and interact with each other. This interaction can result in effects such as interference, where the waves either reinforce each other (constructive interference) or cancel each other out (destructive interference), depending on their relative phases.


How is sound able to travel through a medium?

Molecules (atoms, ions) bounce each other.


What is it called when waves pass through each other and make each other bigger?

its call superposition


Can light waves and sound waves interfere with each other if yes why?

No, light waves and sound waves cannot interfere with each other because they are different types of waves that travel through different mediums and have distinct properties. Light waves are electromagnetic waves that can interfere with each other, but they do not interfere with sound waves because sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium (like air, water, or solids) to travel through.


What do waves look like after they pass through each other?

After passing through each other, waves retain their original shapes and continue to propagate independently. The two waves do not merge into a single wave, but rather continue moving through space with their own amplitudes and frequencies. This phenomenon is known as wave interference.


Do constuctive interference waves of the same amplitude cancel each other out?

No, waves of the same amplitude undergoing constructive interference amplify each other, resulting in a wave with a larger amplitude. Waves with opposite amplitudes will cancel each other out through destructive interference.


What happens to waves when they travel through narrow slits?

When waves travel through narrow slits, diffraction occurs. This results in the waves spreading out and interfering with each other, creating a pattern of constructive and destructive interference. The narrower the slit, the greater the diffraction effect.


What is it called when waves travel through each other and the crests overlap with crests and troughs over lap with troughs?

When waves travel through each other and the crests overlap with crests and troughs overlap with troughs, it is called interference. Interference can result in constructive interference, where the amplitudes add up, or destructive interference, where the amplitudes cancel each other out.


Astronauts on a space walk cannot hear each other. Why?

They can not hear each other through the natural environment due to there being no medium for the sound waves to travel through. However, they can hear each other through the use of radio communication.


What Two waves are traveling towards each other and the crest from the waves meet what happens?

When crest from two waves meet, they combine through a process called interference. If the crests align, the amplitudes of the waves add up, resulting in constructive interference and a larger wave. If the crests and troughs align, they cancel each other out through destructive interference.