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Scientists measure seismic waves using seismometers, which are instruments that detect and record the vibrations of the Earth caused by seismic activity. Seismometers generate data that can be used to determine the magnitude, location, and depth of earthquakes, as well as study the structure of the Earth's interior. The data collected by seismometers help scientists better understand the behavior of seismic waves and improve earthquake prediction and hazard assessment.
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Will a seismic wave traveling through solid go faster or slower than a seismic wave traveling through liquid?
Mechanical waves (like seismic waves) will travel faster through a solid than a liquid.
Which had higher amplitude?
The earthquake in Japan had a higher amplitude than the one in California. Amplitude is the measure of the strength of the earthquake's seismic waves, and in this case, the Japanese earthquake had stronger seismic waves, leading to higher amplitude readings.
How do you find p wave arrival time?
To find the P-wave arrival time, you need to identify the initial sharp upward deflection on the seismogram. This indicates the arrival of the P-wave. Measure the time from the origin of the seismic event to the arrival of the P-wave to determine the P-wave arrival time.
What is ther kind of seismic wave that travels fast and increase its speed with depth?
The seismic wave that travels fast and increases its speed with depth is called a primary or P-wave. P-waves are compressional waves that can travel through solids, liquids, and gases, and they are the fastest seismic waves.
Kind of wave released during an wave?
During an earthquake, seismic waves are released. These waves travel through the Earth and can be detected by seismographs. The main types of seismic waves are P-waves (primary waves), S-waves (secondary waves), and surface waves.
What does a seismic wave measure?
amplitude of an earthquake
Who thought of seismic waves?
well it's a scientist. it first came from the word seismic. there was no wave added until an earthquake happened to cross the scientist who made the word seismic.
Instrument that study seismic waves?
scientist use a specail tool called a seismograph wich drows the strength of a seismic wave
How earthquake are located?
I'm pretty sure that an earthquake gives off a seismic wave and that seismic wave is then written on a seismograph that tells how strong it was and what kind of wave it was. with that knowledge a scientist can estimate how far away the earthquake was when it started and where it was
What stops one type of seismic wave and slows another and scientist believe it is liquid?
bicth do it look i know
What stops one type of seismic wave and slows down that scientist believe is a liquid?
i need help please!!!!!!!!!
How do you measure the arrival time of a seismic shock wave front?
By sing a seismometer which records the amplitude of seismic waves as well as their arrival time.
What seismic wave causes the most damage?
Seismic wave
What can locate a seismic wave?
A seismograph can locate a seismic wave.
What type of wave is the fastest?
The fastest wave is the electromagnetic wave. Of the seismic waves, the P-wave is the fastest seismic wave.
How do you stop a seismic wave?
You need a shotgun and shoot the wave and that's how you stop a seismic wave
Are shear waves and seismic waves the same?
A shear wave is a type of seismic wave.
