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What is S-P lag time?
the difference between the arrival of the p-wave and s-wave
What happens to the distance between P waves and S waves as you travel farther away from the epicenter?
It is because the epicenter decreases their strenght as it is closer to it
What is the difference between arrival times of a p-wave and a s-wave?
s waves are about 60% slower than p waves, so basicaly p waves are about twice as fast. The actual time in like minutes or hours depends on where the epicenter is, and where you are recording from
What wave is recorded first on a seismograph?
Movement in the earth's crust, as in earthquakes.
Why do S waves arrive at a seismograph later than P waves?
The seismic wave has a p and an s component. The s wave is the shear portion, and it speaks to the uplift or dropping of the surface area being affected. This wave travels out like a wave over the surface of water. The p wave is a pressure wave that travels out like a sound wave from a speaker. There is a huge difference, however. With sound, the air is being compressed in front of the speaker, while with a quake, ground is being compressed. The compression wave travels MUCH faster in a solid than in a fluid like air. The p wave in a seismic event will travel almost twice as fast as the s wave, and that means that the s wave will arrive at a seismographic sensor later than a p wave.
What does the p in p stand for?
Primary Wave and the other is Surface wave (S wave) in case anyone is wondering. Both are part of earthquakes.
What does the s stand for in s waves?
S-wave stands for : Secondary wave. It comes after the P-wave and goes before the L-wave.
Which is faster an s-wave or a p-wave?
P-Wave
Which type of body wave always arrives after the P-wave?
The next type of seismic wave to arrive after the P-wave is the S-wave.
Which wave the p-wave or s-wave would arrive at seismometer afer the eatrhquake?
Both, first the P wave Then the S wave.
Is surface wave faster then a p wave?
no a p wave is faster than s wave
What is S P lag time?
the difference between the arrival of the p-wave and s-wave
What is S-P lag time?
the difference between the arrival of the p-wave and s-wave
What type of waves are there?
p-wave s-wave l-wave
What does s stand for in s wave?
In seismology, the "s" in "s wave" stands for secondary wave. S waves are seismic waves that travel through the interior of the Earth and are slower than primary waves (p waves). They move in a side-to-side or up-and-down motion, unable to travel through liquids.
Does the S-Wave eventually catch up to the P-Wave?
no
Is p wave larger s wave surface wave or tsunamis?
Neither. P and S waves are body waves. Tsunamis are a different matter entirely.
