WAVES AND SHADOW ZONES Flashcards by Ekam Singh Gill

Q

P waves

A

Parallel to direction of propagation of earthquake

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S waves

A

Perpendicular to direction of propagation of earthquake

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Q

Surface waves

A

Perpendicular to direction of propagation of earthquake

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Q

0°<105° from epicenter

A

No shadow-zone

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Q

105°<145° from epicenter

A

P and s waves shadow-zone

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Q

> 145° from epicenter

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S wave shadow-zone

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