Earthquakes/P & S Waves

Front

We use this tool to measure seismic waves during earthquakes.

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Seismographs

Front

These are the first waves released during an earthquake

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P waves

Front

These are the secondary, or second waves to be released. They cannot travel through the liquid outer core.

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S waves

Front

This is the area beneath the Earth's surface where the earthquake begins.

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focus

Front

This is the area above ground where the earthquake starts

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epicenter

Front

P Waves travel through...

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Both

Front

S Waves travel through...

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Solids

Front

Energy from an Earthquake travels as.....

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seismic waves

Front

Which type of wave arrives to a point first? Options: Primary Waves (P-Waves), Secondary Waves (S-Waves), Rayleigh Waves, Love Waves

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Primary Waves (P-Waves)

Front

Which body wave is pictured?

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P-Wave