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P waves are primary waves and S waves are called secondary waves
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What is S-P lag time?
the difference between the arrival of the p-wave and s-wave
Which wave travels farther p-waves or s-waves?
The velocity of s-wave is 60% of p-wave, for a given homogeneous and isotropic medium and a fixed time p-wave would travel farther.
How do you measure an S-P interval?
The sp interval is the time between the p wave arrival and the s wave arrival
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
Why does the p wave travel fastest?
The only reason that the p wave arrives faster than an s wave is because the p wave comes first in the chain. Thus, depending on the type of earthquake, the s wave tends to come 1-3 hours after the 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
What does s stand for in s wave?
Secondary 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.
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.
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
Which wave travels farther p-waves or s-waves?
The velocity of s-wave is 60% of p-wave, for a given homogeneous and isotropic medium and a fixed time p-wave would travel farther.
How do you measure an S-P interval?
The sp interval is the time between the p wave arrival and the s wave arrival
