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Are s waves faster than surface waves?
No, S-waves (shear waves) are not faster than surface waves. In general, S-waves travel at speeds slower than P-waves (primary waves) but faster than surface waves, which include Love and Rayleigh waves. Surface waves typically have the slowest velocities among seismic wave types. Thus, while S-waves are faster than surface waves, they are not faster than all wave types.
What will happen if a P wave and an S wave combine?
When a P wave and an S wave combine, they can create a new type of seismic wave called a surface wave. Surface waves travel along the Earth's surface and can cause the most damage during an earthquake due to their slower speed and larger amplitudes compared to P and S waves.
How does the ground motion produced by a P-wave compare to the ground motion produced by a surface-wave?
The ground motion produced by a P-wave is a rapid back-and-forth motion in the direction of wave propagation, causing particles to compress and expand. In contrast, surface waves cause horizontal shaking and rolling motion along the surface, resulting in larger amplitudes and longer durations compared to P-waves.
Which wave is a body wave?
A body wave is a seismic wave that moves through the interior of the earth, as opposed to surface waves that travel near the earth's surface. P and S waves are body waves. Each type of wave shakes the ground in different ways.
Is Primary wave the fastest wave?
i think so.. :/ Travel fastest through rock material causing rock particles in the rock to move back or forth
Which travels slower p waves or surface waves?
surface waves because p waves and s waves are way faster so here is how it goes from fastest to slowest: is p wave and then s wave and then surface waves
Which is faster an s-wave or a p-wave?
P-Wave
Do surface waves move faster than P-waves or S-waves?
No, surface waves move slower than P-waves and S-waves. P-waves are the fastest seismic waves, followed by S-waves, and then surface waves. Surface waves travel along the Earth's surface and are responsible for the most damage during an earthquake.
Does a P wave arrive at the seismograph first?
yes it does because its faster and its the primary wave
What are seismicwaves?
Seismic waves are the p wave,s wave,and the surface wave
Are s waves faster than surface waves?
No, S-waves (shear waves) are not faster than surface waves. In general, S-waves travel at speeds slower than P-waves (primary waves) but faster than surface waves, which include Love and Rayleigh waves. Surface waves typically have the slowest velocities among seismic wave types. Thus, while S-waves are faster than surface waves, they are not faster than all wave types.
Which are faster s waves and p waves or surface waves?
The fast is primary wave which travels through liguid, solid and gas. This how Geologist know the outer core is liquid. Secondary waves travel through only solid. The primary wave are the first to reach the seismograph.
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 will happen if a P wave and an S wave combine?
When a P wave and an S wave combine, they can create a new type of seismic wave called a surface wave. Surface waves travel along the Earth's surface and can cause the most damage during an earthquake due to their slower speed and larger amplitudes compared to P and S waves.
What happens between the p wave and the s wave if the distance gets longer?
since the p wave is faster it will be ahead of the s wave even though they start at the same place.
How does ground motion produced by a p wave compare to the ground motion produced by surface waves?
The underground motion of a P-wave usually effects the us less than ones near or on the surface.
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.
