Understanding Earthquake Waves

These flashcards cover the key concepts related to earthquake waves as discussed in the lecture.

P Waves

Primary waves that are the first to be felt during an earthquake, moving through the Earth and causing a jolt.

S Waves

Secondary waves that arrive after P waves and cause more severe shaking.

Surface Waves

Waves that travel along the surface of the Earth, causing the most damage during an earthquake.

Epicenter

The point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake originates.

Focus

The underground point where an earthquake originates, from which the waves propagate.