Seismic Waves Review

Seismic
Waves

​If you were in class, you do not need to view this YouTube video again.

Body Waves

P-Waves

S-Waves

​Body Waves

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Primary (P) Waves

Secondary (S) Waves​

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From previous slides which wave traveled faster?​

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Which type of wave arrives first

during an earthquake?

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Which Seismic Wave is pictured?

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Press Play.

What type of seimic wave is depicted in the video?

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Which type of wave is the most destructive wave?

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The point where the earthquake begins.

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It is the energy radiated in all directions from the focus due to earthquake.

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Seismogram Introduction

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What is the record made by a seismograph called?

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An instrument that detects and measures earthquakes is a ______.

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T. Gault

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earthquake definitions - Match up

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	P-waves travel faster than S-waves
	S-waves cannot travel through liquids or gases
	Surface waves cause the most damage
	Seismometers measure body and surface waves from an earthquake.

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