Understanding Seismic Waves: Types, Origins, and Detection

Understanding Seismic Waves: Types, Origins, and Detection

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Physics, Science, Geography, Engineering

10th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how earthquakes produce seismic waves, including P waves and S waves. It describes the Earth's structure, focusing on the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. The tutorial details how seismic waves travel through these layers, highlighting the differences between P waves and S waves. It also covers how seismic waves are detected using seismometers and how this information helps us understand the Earth's interior.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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