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Q: How do seismologists determine the type of waves produced by earthquakes?
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Who are seismologists?

Seismologists are people who study earthquakes and the propagation of earthquake waves (more correctly termed seismic waves) through the Earth.


What do seismologists use to determine when an earthquake started?

Seismologists use seismograms to calculate when an earthquake started. AND EARTHQUAKES START WHEN ROCK SLIPS SUDDENLY ENOUGH ALONG A FAULT TO CREATE SEISMIC WAVES!


What do seismologists measure?

A seismograph is a device that scientists use to measure earthquake severity. It also determine the origination of the tremor and magnitude.


The spread of P-waves and S-waves can help seismologists to determine the?

distance to the epicenter of an earthquake. [:


What are waves produces by earthquakes called?

The waves produced by earthquakes are called seismic waves.


What are waves produced by?

earthquakes


The seismic waves of an earthquake are useful in determining?

The waves of earthquakes help us determine information about the interior of the earth. The more geologists know about the interior of the earth, the better they can predict earthquakes and other changes in the formation of the Earth's crust.


What waves does an earthquake do?

Seismic waves are produced by earthquakes


Waves produced by earthquakes are called?

Seismic waves


What is the difference of the P waves and S waves used to locate an earthquake's epicenter?

P waves, also called primary waves, are the first waves to be registered on a seismograph. The S waves, or secondary waves, are the second and slower wave to register on the seismograph. When locating an earthquakes epicenter seismologists take the first reading of the P wave, and then take the reading from the S wave. At the station of where the earthquake was recorded, seismologists draw a large circle from where the earthquakes epicenter could be. TO exactly located the earthquakes epicenter there needs to be at least 3 dfferent staions where the earthquake hit to determine its epicenter using the S and P time interval. 


How do you read a seismogram?

A seismograph is used to delete seismic waves under the surface of the Earth. It helps seismologists to determine the locations of earthquakes.


What types of waves are produced by earthquakes and explosions?

seismic waves