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seismic wave are earthquake waves the types are l - waves, p - waves and s- waves they are recorded by seismograph or also called seismograph they form by explosion's, earthquakes and movement (waves) underground.

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Earthquakes are generated deep within the Earth's crust, where the tectonic plates are moving in relation to each other. When stress builds between rock boundaries, it can release suddenly, and this powerful movement causes energy to be released into the surface rock layers. This results in earthquakes and tsunamis.

Earthquakes can also be produced in the rocks surrounding volcanoes, when liquid magma moves under pressure from one area to another.

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They are caused by the movement of the earth's tectonic plates against one another

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Seismic waves originate from the fault.

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Where do seismic waves originate

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They come from earthquakes.

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earthquakes

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How do seismic waves form?

By the earths atmosphere


Earthquake release energy in the form of?

seismic waves


What is a wave of energy released from an earthquake?

The seismic or shock energy that travels through Earth away from an earthquake is a form of mechanical energy. Mechanical energy applies force to materials. That's what seismic energy does in moving rocks in the earth's crust.


Is seismic waves and earthquake waves the same?

Seismic waves are any waves that travel through the Earth. As such all earthquake waves are seismic waves, however not all seismic waves are caused by earthquakes.


What does seismic?

(not seismic, seismic wave)Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the earth.


Seismic waves that shear rock side to side are called?

seismic waves actually the correct answer is S waves. trust me if you put seismic waves it will be wrong


Kind of wave released during an wave?

Earthquake waves are called seismic waves.


What Movement of the faults produces which kind of energy waves?

the waves caused by an earthquake are called seismic waves


How do light waves differ from seismic waves?

light waves are transversal, seismic waves are longitudinal.


Which seismic waves cause the least damage?

The Love and Rayleigh waves (collectively known as surface waves) are the slowest moving but most damaging of the seismic waves.


What are seismic waves associated with?

Seismic waves are associated with earthquakes.


Which seismic waves travel the fastest?

Primary (P) waves are the fastest. Followed by secondary (S) waves, then surface waves. P waves