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Most surface waves are caused by wind. Tsunamis are formed by heat and circular wind motions. Tidal waves are caused by hurricanes with huge wind currents.
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Most waves are caused by what blowing over the surface of the water?
The gravitational pull of the moon combined with the gravitational pull of the earth causes the water to be pulled back and forth.
What is the term for a water wave that is caused by underwater earthquake?
Body waves Body waves and surface waves are the two types of seismic waves formed during great earthquakes. P waves and S waves are called body waves because they travel through the body of the Earth. Surface waves Love waves and Rayleigh waves travel only on the surface of the Earth and cause the most destruction.
Why are surface waves the most destructive waves?
Surface waves travel more slowly than body waves but are mor distructive. Most of the damage during an earthquake comes from surface waves which can literally shake the ground out from under a building.
Which earthquake waves are most destructive to buildings?
technically any seismic wave can destroy a building, but the one most likely to do it are the surface waves
Compared to P waves and S waves do surface waves move slower or faster?
Surface waves move slower. P waves are the fastest. Surface waves are the slowest. they are slowest but most destructive.
Most surface waves are caused by the action of 'earthquakes' or 'winds'?
Most surface waves are caused by wind systems. Earthquakes cause tsunamis.
Surface waves are caused by?
They are caused by wind.
What are waves are caused by?
Waves are caused by wind hitting the surface of the water. They are caused by earthquakes too.
What are the waves on the surface of the ocean most caused by?
The wind transfering some energy to the water and forming waves. Hence when its windier, you get bigger waves
Most waves are caused by what blowing over the surface of the water?
The gravitational pull of the moon combined with the gravitational pull of the earth causes the water to be pulled back and forth.
What describes the cause of waves in the ocean?
surface waves
Can rivers have waves if so what causes them?
Certainly. Waves are caused by the wind on the surface.
What is the term for a water wave that is caused by underwater earthquake?
Body waves Body waves and surface waves are the two types of seismic waves formed during great earthquakes. P waves and S waves are called body waves because they travel through the body of the Earth. Surface waves Love waves and Rayleigh waves travel only on the surface of the Earth and cause the most destruction.
Which earthquake waves do the most damage to surface structures and buildings?
Surface waves
Why are surface waves the most destructive waves?
Surface waves travel more slowly than body waves but are mor distructive. Most of the damage during an earthquake comes from surface waves which can literally shake the ground out from under a building.
Which earthquake waves are most destructive to buildings?
technically any seismic wave can destroy a building, but the one most likely to do it are the surface waves
Compared to P waves and S waves do surface waves move slower or faster?
Surface waves move slower. P waves are the fastest. Surface waves are the slowest. they are slowest but most destructive.
