Love - L waves Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of wave is l wave
and what are these waves
A
Surface wave
but surface waves can only move along the surface of the planet like ripples on water.
low frequency
2
Q
How quick is the L
A
slowest
3
Q
What motion does it cause L wave
A
side to side
4
Q
Why is L wave the most damaging
A
Larger and energy is focussed on the surface while p and s
Both P and S waves travel outward from an earthquake focus inside the earth
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Q
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