Seismic waves Flashcards
1
Q
What are features of primary waves? 3
A
Travel through solids and liquids
Push and pull the earth in the same directions as the waves is travelling
Fastest type of seismic waves
2
Q
What are features of secondary waves? 3
A
Can travel through solids but not liquids
Move the earth at 90° to the direction of travel
Cause a lot of damage because of their shearing effect`
3
Q
Which is the slowest type of waves?
A
Surface waves (love and Rayleigh waves)
4
Q
What are features of love waves? 3
A
Can only travel through solids
Move the surface from side to side
Cause a lot of damage because of their shearing effect
5
Q
What are the features of Rayleigh waves?
A
Can travel through solids and liquids
Move the surface in a rolling motion
