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A seismic wave is a wave of energy that travels through the Earth's layers away from an earthquake in all directions. There are two main types of seismic waves: P-waves (primary waves) and S-waves (secondary waves), with P-waves being faster and able to travel through both solid and liquid layers of the Earth.

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Seismic wave?

the energy released by an earthquake that travels in all direction from the focus


What is a wave of energy that travels through earth away from an earthquake?

A seismic wave.


When a earthquake occurs energy radiates in all directions from what source?

The location inside the Earth where an earthquake begins is called the focus. The point at the Earth's surface directly above the focus is called the epicenter. The strongest shaking happens at the epicenter.


What makes a seismic wave happen?

Seismic waves are generated when there is a sudden release of energy from within the Earth's crust, such as an earthquake or explosion. This energy travels through the Earth as waves, causing the ground to shake. The type of seismic wave produced depends on the type of energy release and the properties of the Earth's layers it travels through.


What is the earthquake occurs the energy radiates in all directions from its source the source is referred to as?

The source of an earthquake where energy radiates in all directions is referred to as the focus or hypocenter. This is the point within the Earth where the earthquake begins.


How energy travels from the sun through the plant and on to a consumer?

Energy travels through radiation


How is most of the energy of an earthquake transported through the earths crust?

This is a Study Island Question. The answer is by seismic waves


Energy that travels by waves in all directions from its source is called?

Radiation


What is Energy that travels in waves in all directions?

Electromagnetic radiation is energy that travels in waves in all directions. It includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.


True or false radiation travels out in all directions from its source?

True. Radiation is energy that moves in the form of waves or particles and travels outward in all directions from its source.


How does the energy from an earthquake reach the surface earth?

The energy from an earthquake travels in the form of seismic waves through the Earth's layers. When these waves reach the surface, they cause the ground to shake, creating the tremors that are felt during an earthquake.


How light energy travels when it is released from an energy source?

Along straight lines, in all unblocked directions