Physics 1.7 seismic waves

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what is seismology the study of?

Earthquakes

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What is a seismometer?

The thing used detect earthquakes

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What does a seismometer produce ?

Seismograph or seismogram

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What type of waves are p-waves ?

Longitudinal

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What can P-waves travel through ?

Solids and liquids

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What type of waves are S-waves ?

Transverse

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What can S-waves travel through ?

Solids

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Where can surface waves travel ?

Around the surface of the earth

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Put the types of waves in order from fastest to slowest

P-waves, S-waves, Surface waves

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What is the epicentre?

The point on the earths surface directly above the centre of the earthquake