physics unit 6 (sesmic waves)

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after an earthquake what 3 types of waves are made

P(primary) waves

S(secondary) waves

Surface waves

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describe a p wave

Longitudinal

Fastest (arrives first)

Travels through solid and liquid rock

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describe an s wave

Transverse

Slower(arrives second)

Travel through solid rock only

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describe a surface wave

Longitudinal and transverse

Slowets(arrives last)

Travel along the earth’s surface

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what is lag time

The delay between p and s wave

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what is lag time used for

To calculate the distance traveled from an earthquake to the point

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where do surface waves travel

The surface of the earth

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where do p and s waves travel

Through the solid mantel

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where do only p waves travel through

The liquid outer core

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what waves can reach the opposite side of the earth

P waves

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what waves cause the most damage

Surface waves