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What difference between P-waves and S-waves is used to find an earthquake's epicenter?

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Updated: 6/15/2024

The difference in arrival time is used to find the distance to an Earthquake's epicentre.

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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.


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What is the definition of Pwaves?

A Pwave is the first wave to arrive during an earthquake, P waves compress and then expand. They can damage buildings.


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.


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