Seismic Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What are Seismic Waves?
A
Waves that go through the Earth that are caused usually by earthquakes or explosions.
2
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What are the two types of Seismic Waves?
A
Surface Waves and Body Waves.
3
Q
What are Surface Waves?
A
Seismic Waves that travel on the surface of the Earth.
4
Q
What are Body Waves?
A
Seismic Waves that travel deep in the ground of the Earth.
5
Q
What type of Seismic Wave is used to study the structure of the Earth?
A
Body Waves; usually S-waves.
6
Q
What are the two types of Body Waves?
A
S-waves and P-waves.
7
Q
What are P-waves?
A
Waves that can travel through air, liquid, and solid.
8
Q
What are S-waves?
A
Waves that can only travel through solids.
