Seismic Waves

Front

What is a fracture in Earth's crust?

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Fault

Front

Do earthquakes happen every day?

Back

True

Front

What do S Waves travel through?

Back

Solids, only

Front

What is the shaking of the Earth’s crust caused by a sudden release of energy?

Back

Earthquake

Front

What do P Waves travel through?

Back

Both solids and liquids

Front

What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

Back

Epicenter

Front

What is the scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

Back

Richter scale

Front

What type of seismic wave is the fastest?

Back

P Waves

Front

What type of seismic wave can travel through both solids and liquids?

Back

P Waves

Front

What is the term for the energy released during an earthquake?

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Seismic energy