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What type of seismic wave can pass through the Earth's mantle and core?
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There are two types of waves ; P waves and S waves . P waves can travel through solids , liquids , and gases . S waves can only travel through solids . The mantle is pure solid rock ; the outer core is made of liquid-iron and nickel . In other words , only P waves can travel through both the mantle and the core .
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Which type of seismic wave can only pass through earths mantle?
There is no seismic wave that can only pass through the Earth's mantle. However S-waves can not travel through earth's outer core because it is a liquid.
Which station point would receive no seismic waves?
Mantle or Core but I think its the mantle
Is the boundary between the liquid core and mantle known as the Moho?
No. The Moho (more correctly the Mohorovičić discontinuity) is the name given to a seismic discontinuity between the Earth's crust and mantle. The seismic discontinuity between the Earth's mantle and liquid core is known as the Gutenberg discontinuity or the CMB - Core Mantle Boundary.
What is the earths core similar to the Moon's core core?
i believe mantle rocks from earth to core .
What is hotter inner mantle or outer mantle?
the earths core is the hottest part of the earth. the metals in the earths outer core is liquid because of the heat and the metals in the earths core is solid but still the earths core is the hottest
Which type of seismic wave can only pass through earths mantle?
There is no seismic wave that can only pass through the Earth's mantle. However S-waves can not travel through earth's outer core because it is a liquid.
Do p waves travel through earths mantle?
Yes, P-waves (primary waves) can travel through the Earth's mantle. P-waves are a type of seismic wave that is capable of propagating through solid, liquid, and gaseous materials. They are the fastest seismic waves and can travel through the mantle, which is the layer between the Earth's crust and core.
How does earths inner core affect seismic waves?
They go faster through the inner core than the liquid outer core
What are seismic map use for?
the Earth's core and mantle.
Which station point would receive no seismic waves?
Mantle or Core but I think its the mantle
What are Seismic Waves used for mapping?
the Earth's core and mantle.
What is earths mantle heated by?
the earths Mantle is heated by the lava that is under neath the Mantle
What have seismic studies discovered about earths core?
the outer core is liquid; the inner core is solid
Is the boundary between the liquid core and mantle known as the Moho?
No. The Moho (more correctly the Mohorovičić discontinuity) is the name given to a seismic discontinuity between the Earth's crust and mantle. The seismic discontinuity between the Earth's mantle and liquid core is known as the Gutenberg discontinuity or the CMB - Core Mantle Boundary.
What layer surrounds the earths core?
mantle
Do continents drift slowly on earths upper mantle or earths core?
Continents drift on top of the upper mantle. The core is much further down.
Is the earths core cooler than the crust and mantle?
No, the core is hotter.
