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The sub-types of seismic waves are primary (P) waves, secondary (S) waves, and surface waves. P waves are the fastest seismic waves and travel through solids, liquids, and gases. S waves are slower than P waves and only travel through solids. Surface waves are slower than both P and S waves and travel along the Earth's surface.

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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.


How do light waves differ from seismic waves?

Light waves are electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum, while seismic waves are mechanical waves that require a medium, such as rocks or soil, to propagate. Light waves travel at the speed of light (about 300,000 km/s), while seismic waves travel at much slower speeds (a few km/s to several km/s). Light waves exhibit characteristics such as reflection and refraction, while seismic waves can produce earthquakes and reveal information about the Earth's interior.


What are examples of longitudinal waves?

Examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves, seismic waves, and sound waves in solids (such as ultrasound waves). These waves propagate by compressing and rarefying the medium in the direction of wave motion.


Another word for seismic waves that characterizes the way they move?

P-Waves (Primary Waves) S-Waves (Secondary Waves) Surface Waves


How is seeismic waves measured?

Seismic waves are measured using seismometers, which detect the ground vibrations created by seismic events like earthquakes. Seismometers record the data in the form of seismograms, which show the amplitude and arrival times of different types of seismic waves such as P-waves and S-waves. By analyzing these seismograms, scientists can determine the characteristics of the seismic event and its location.

Related Questions

Is seismic waves and earthquake waves the same?

Seismic waves are any waves that travel through the Earth. As such all earthquake waves are seismic waves, however not all seismic waves are caused by earthquakes.


What does seismic?

(not seismic, seismic wave)Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the earth.


What is another name for earthquake waves?

Seismic waves.


Seismic waves that shear rock side to side are called?

seismic waves actually the correct answer is S waves. trust me if you put seismic waves it will be wrong


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 are seismic waves associated with?

Seismic waves are associated with earthquakes.


Are surface waves the fastest seismic waves?

No, they are in fact the slowest! The fastest seismic waves are P-waves.


Which seismic waves travel the fastest?

Primary waves (P-waves) are the fastest seismic waves and are the first to be detected after an earthquake. They are able to travel through solid rock, liquid, and gas, making them the fastest seismic waves.


What part of earth does not receive seismic waves?

The epicenter does not recive seismic waves.


What are seismic waves called?

Seismic sea waves are also called a tsunami.


How can you use 'seismic waves' in a sentence?

Seismic waves occur when there is an earthquake.


What are the first seismic waves to arrive at a seismic station?

P-waves are the first to arrive at a seismic station. There are two major types of waves: Body waves and surface waves. P-waves and S-waves come under Body waves while Love and Rayleigh waves come under surface waves. Body waves are much faster than the Surface waves. Waves are detected in the following order: P, S, Love and Rayleigh