What type of wave occurs when some P waves and S waves reach the surface, moving more slowly and causing the ground to roll or shake buildings?
6-2 Earthquakes and Seismic Waves

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Surface waves
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What rating system estimates the total energy released by an earthquake?
Back
Moment Magnitude Scale
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What scale rates earthquakes based on the damage done to buildings and homes?
Back
Mercalli scale
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the area beneath Earth's surface where rock breaks under stress, triggering an earthquake?
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Focus
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In seismic wave diagrams, which letter typically represents surface waves?
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A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the two main types of body waves generated by earthquakes?
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P waves and S waves
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary difference between P waves and S waves?
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P waves are compressional waves that can travel through solids and liquids, while S waves are shear waves that can only travel through solids.
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