Lecture 12 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the focus of an earthquake?
A
The location from where to vibrations appear to spread from.
2
Q
What is the epicentre of an earthquake?
A
The point on the surface of the earth that appears to lie directly above the focus.
3
Q
What are body waves?
A
Waves they travel through the solid interior of the earth.
4
Q
What are surface waves
A
waves that travel over the earths surface
5
Q
What type of waves do the most damage?
A
Surface waves
