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When an earthquake occurs the point of origin of seismic waves is called?
The point of origin of seismic waves during an earthquake is called the "focus" or "hypocenter." This is the location within the Earth where the seismic energy is released. The point directly above the focus on the Earth's surface is known as the "epicenter."
The place in the Earth where the earthquake actually occurs is known as the?
The place in the Earth where the earthquake actually occurs is known as the focus or hypocenter. This is the point deep within the Earth where the seismic energy is first released, leading to the generation of seismic waves.
What happens to the energy to seismic waves at the distance from the focus increase?
As the distance from the seismic wave's focus increases, the energy of the seismic waves dissipates and spreads out over a larger area. This results in a decrease in wave amplitude and intensity as they travel through the Earth's crust. Consequently, the seismic waves become weaker, leading to a reduction in the perceived shaking and damage at greater distances from the epicenter.
What name do we give to the sections of the earth where no seismic waves can travel?
It's the focus
What is also known as the 'focus' - the place underground where an earthquake originates?
The point underground where an earthquake originates is known as the hypocenter or the focus. This is the specific location within the Earth's crust where the seismic energy is released, leading to the generation of seismic waves that cause the earthquake.
What do you call the center of a seismic wave?
The center of a seismic wave is called the focus or hypocenter. This is the point within the Earth where the seismic waves originate.
What seismic wave is the starting point?
focus
What is the underground location where seismic waves begin?
The focus
In what diection does a seismic wave travel?
Seismic waves travel in all directins radiating out from the Earthquake's epicenter and/or focus.
When do seismic waves occur?
when an earthquake occurs
When an earthquake occurs the point of origin of seismic waves is called?
The point of origin of seismic waves during an earthquake is called the "focus" or "hypocenter." This is the location within the Earth where the seismic energy is released. The point directly above the focus on the Earth's surface is known as the "epicenter."
What are the seismic waves from the focus that are perpendicular to this motion?
secondary waves.......... i think
What are seismic waves from the focus that are perpendicular to this motion?
secondary waves.......... i think
What is the main idea of seismic waves carry the energy of an earthquake?
Focus
Seismic from the focus that are compressional?
Called Primary, or P, waves :3
Does the focus or the epicenter send seismic waves out in all directions?
yes
Do seismic waves weaken or strengthen as they move away from the focus point?
Seismic waves weaken as they move away from the focus point due to energy loss as they travel through the Earth's layers. The farther the distance from the focus point, the weaker the seismic waves become.
