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TYPES OF SEISMIC WAVES

TYPES OF SEISMIC WAVES. There are THREE kinds of Seismic Waves. P-waves. S-waves. L-waves. Types of Wave Movement. Each type of wave travels at a constant speed and creates a different movement in the Earth's crust. Animations of Earthquake Waves.

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TYPES OF SEISMIC WAVES

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  1. TYPES OF SEISMIC WAVES

  2. There are THREE kinds of Seismic Waves

  3. P-waves S-waves L-waves Types of Wave Movement

  4. Each type of wave travels at a constant speed and creates a different movement in the Earth's crust. Animations of Earthquake Waves

  5. Studying these waves allows scientists to: - Determine the amount of energy released by an Earthquake (MAGNITUDE) - Determine the exact location of the Earthquake - Create a model of the interior of the Earth

  6. FASTEST SLOWEST SLOWER SURFACE BACK & FORTH SIDE-TO-SIDE MOST DAMAGE SOLIDS-LIQUIDS-GASES SOLIDS SOLIDS-LIQUIDS-GASES (LONG or SURFACE) (COMPRESSIONAL) (SHEAR)

  7. LAB 2: VOCABULARY • PART B

  8. 34. P-waves Fastest type of seismic wave -travels through solid, liquid & gas 50. S-waves Seismic wave that travels only through solids 26. L-waves Slowest waves that travel on the earth’s surface -travels through solid, liquid & gas

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