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seismic waves
Josie Sporer
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∙ 12y agoThere are different types of waves that come from an earthquake. When an earthquake happens from the breaking of the rock, it send out vibrational tremors called P-waves, this is the first part of the earthquake that is felt. The next waves to be felt are the S-waves. The S-waves can last for a number of times.
(p-waves = Primary waves)
(S-waves = Secondary waves).
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∙ 14y agoThe vibrations caused by an earthquake are known as seismic waves.
These can be split into two types, surface and body waves.
Surface waves travel only through the crust and there are two main types:
- Rayleigh waves
- Love waves
These surface waves tend to be the most damaging and are usually responsible for the damage caused by an earthquake.
The second group of seismic waves are known as body waves and travel through the Earth's interior:
- P-waves
- S-waves
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∙ 11y agoWiki User
∙ 14y agoWhen 2 tectonic plates rub up against each other very lightly it can cause a tremor.
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∙ 13y agoThe vibrations produced in an earthquake are known as seismic waves.
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∙ 14y agoseismic waves
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∙ 13y agoAn earthquake
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∙ 11y agoEarthquakes.
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∙ 6y agoThey're called 'seismic' waves.
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What are little waves are called as?
A small wave, or miniature tsunami, is called a seiche. It can occur in lakes, dams and even pools, and is caused by earthquake tremors.
Wearing something down by friction is called?
Wearing something down by friction is known as erosion. It can also be caused by an abrasion, adhesion, cavitation, and vibration.
What is vibration of one object causes the vibration of another called?
Resonance.
What is the size of a vibration called?
It is called the amplitude.
The rate of vibration of sound waves is called?
The rate of vibration is called the frequency.
What is the vibration caused when there is movement along a fault?
It causes and earthquake
Which does not affect the amount of destruction caused by earthquake vibration?
the weather during the day of the earthquake
True or false the vibration caused by an earthquake are rated on the Richter scale?
true.
Is an earthquake any seismic vibration of earth caused by the slow release of energy?
False. An earthquake is a seismic wave caused by a sudden release of energy.
What do you call the vibration which occurs after main earthquake?
The earthquakes after a major earthquake in the same area are called aftershocks.
Is it true that an earthquake is any seismic vibration of earth caused by the slow release of energy?
no, its a fast release
What do you call the vibration from an earthquake?
Earthquake tremors.
What is a long wave caused by an underwater earthquake or other disturbance called?
A tidal wave is caused by an earthquake.
How is energy from an earthquake transferred?
Vibration
How is the height of a building related to damage caused during an earthquake?
The ground vibrations, however, were too rapid to affect taller buildings, whose periods of vibration were longer than the earthquake waves, and too slow to affect shorter buildings, whose periods of vibration were shorter.
What are Cracks in the ground caused by earthquakes called?
cracks in the ground caused by earthquakesFaults. Cracks in the earths crust usually caused by earthquakes are called faults.No, their not! Faults are to do with tectonic plates, earthquake cracks are called earthquake cracks.
What is a wall of water caused by an earthquake called?
a tsunami
