seismic wave review

Front

These waves originate at the focus of an earthquake: P, S, and L; P and L; P and S.

Back

P and S

Front

These body waves travel at 90 degrees to the direction of the movement of the wave

Back

transverse

Front

The order of seismic waves on a seismogram is

Back

primary, secondary, surface

Front

These waves are the fastest

Back

P

Front

These waves start at the epicenter.

Back

Love and Rayleigh waves (surface)

Front

These waves can roll or tumble like ocean surf

Back

Rayleigh

Front

These waves are the most destructive

Back

surface

Front

R and L waves are the same as surface waves

Back

true

Front

These waves travel only through solids.

Back

S

Front

The difference in arrival times of these waves helps to determine the distance from an epicenter: S and P, S and L, L and P, P, S, and L

Back

S and P