Seismic Waves

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What type of wave can travel through all the layers of the Earth?

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P wave (Primary wave) - A type of seismic wave that can move through solids, liquids, and gases.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the main type of seismic wave that can only travel through the surface of the Earth?

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Surface wave - These waves travel along the Earth's surface and are responsible for most of the damage during an earthquake.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Which type of wave arrives first during an earthquake?

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Primary (P-wave) - The fastest seismic waves that arrive first at a seismic station.

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What is the location of an earthquake on Earth's surface?

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

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What is the point beneath the Earth's surface where the earthquake begins?

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Focus - The actual location within the Earth where the earthquake starts.

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What are seismic waves?

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Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the Earth, typically as a result of an earthquake.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What are the two main types of body waves?

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Primary waves (P-waves) and Secondary waves (S-waves). P-waves are compressional waves, while S-waves are shear waves.

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What is the difference between P-waves and S-waves?

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P-waves can travel through all states of matter, while S-waves can only travel through solids.

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What are surface waves?

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Surface waves are seismic waves that travel along the Earth's surface and usually cause the most destruction during an earthquake.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is the Richter scale?

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A logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake based on the amplitude of seismic waves.