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no, p and s waves are an effect of earthquakes. earthquakes are caused when two plates slide out of place. a good example of this is the San Andreas Fault. when they have an earthquake, it's because the American plate has slid past the pacific plate when normally, the two plates would be building up tension.
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What type of seismic waves causes the worst damage?
There are P waves, S waves, and Surface waves [coming in that order]. The P waves are that half second jolt, the S waves are the 2-10 second rumbles, and the Surface waves go crazy and cause the most damage.
Is it true that surface waves move more quickly than p and s waves?
No, P and S waves travel faster than surface waves. P waves are the fastest seismic waves, followed by S waves, with surface waves being the slowest. Surface waves are responsible for most of the damage caused by earthquakes due to their amplitude and duration.
How are P-waves and S-waves related to earthquakes?
They are the names given to the two types of seismic body waves released when an earthquake occurs. P-waves are known as primary waves as they have the highest verlocity of any seismic waves and so are the first to be recorded by a seismometer and they are longitudinal or compression waves. S-waves are known as secondary waves having a lower velocity than the P-wave and so arriving at a seismometer station after the P-waves. S-waves are transverse or shear waves.
Type of wave generated by an earthquake?
Seismic waves are the type of waves generated by an earthquake. These waves travel through the Earth and are responsible for the shaking and ground motion associated with earthquakes. There are different types of seismic waves, including P-waves, S-waves, and surface waves.
What kind of waves are associated with earthquakes?
Seismic waves are associated with earthquakes. These waves travel through the Earth's layers and cause shaking and ground displacement during an earthquake. There are two main types of seismic waves: body waves, which travel through the interior of the Earth, and surface waves, which travel along the Earth's surface.
Are earthquakes transverse or longitudinal waves?
Earthquakes generate both types of waves. Primary waves (P-waves) are longitudinal waves that travel fastest and are the first to reach a location. Secondary waves (S-waves) are transverse waves that follow P-waves and cause more shaking. Both types of waves play a role in how seismic waves propagate through the Earth.
How do p and s waves provide the location of the earthquakes epicenter?
you have to find the s and p to find and then you have the awnser
Waves from earthquakes are know as these?
P or primary wave, S or secondary waves, L as in something waves
What type of seismic waves causes the worst damage?
There are P waves, S waves, and Surface waves [coming in that order]. The P waves are that half second jolt, the S waves are the 2-10 second rumbles, and the Surface waves go crazy and cause the most damage.
Waves produced by earthquakes are called?
Waves produced by earthquakes are called seismic waves. These waves can be further categorized into primary (P-waves), secondary (S-waves), and surface waves.
He area of earth that is unaffected by both p and s waves?
No, but P and S waves are used for earthquakes..and everybody should know that p waves come befoe s waves during an earthquake and maybe even during an aftershock....
Can s waves cause destruction that is due to earthquakes?
yes they can
Which waves are more destructive p waves or s waves?
S waves are typically more destructive than P waves because they have a greater amplitude and can cause more shaking of the ground. Additionally, S waves are responsible for generating most of the damage associated with earthquakes, such as building collapses and landslides.
Is it true that surface waves move more quickly than p and s waves?
No, P and S waves travel faster than surface waves. P waves are the fastest seismic waves, followed by S waves, with surface waves being the slowest. Surface waves are responsible for most of the damage caused by earthquakes due to their amplitude and duration.
Do p or s waves cause more damage?
S waves generally cause more damage than P waves during an earthquake. S waves have a stronger shaking motion that can lead to more destruction of buildings and infrastructure. P waves, on the other hand, are faster and usually less damaging than S waves.
Does the build up of s waves cause earthquakes?
Only certain kind of waves it may vary.
What are the three categories of seismic waves?
p wave comes first s wave comes next and last comes surface wave.
