Seismic waves
Fastest and least damaging type of wave
P-wave
Mountain range chasm
Scar
What waves can go through fluid
Raleigh waves
P-waves
Buildings are not
Normally not on fault lines
P-waves
Can go through solid and liquid back and forth
Slower than p-wave but less damaging then raleigh.
S-wave
Difference between an epicenter and focus.
A focus is under the earth's surface.
An epicenter is on the earth's surface.
In an earthquake what 2 types of buildings are left standing.
6 stories and under
15 stories or more
Do seismic waves kill anyone
HARD NO ):<
BUILDINGS KILL PEOPLE
S-waves
Slower than P-waves more powerful and cannot go through water.
The less damaging type of surface wave can create a tsunami.
Raleigh
What 2 things does the p in p-wave stand for
Primary
Pressure
What buildings fall in earthquakes
buildings with 6-15 stories
Where do waves bend
Towards lower density
Raleigh waves
More powerful than s waves least damaging type of surface wave. Can go through water make tsunamis.
The highest damaging earthquake wave.
Love
What 2 things does the S in S-wave stand for.
Secondary
Shear
What prevents residence induced collapse
Soil type
Fault type
Post earthquake data
When Seismic waves hit a boundary what 3 things can happen.
Reflected
Absorbed
transmitted
Love Waves
Most powerful type of wave. Cannot go through water.
What are the 2 types of waves
Body waves
Surface waves
What are the 2 types of body waves
S - waves
P - waves
What 2 things do earthquake proof buildings have
Strength
Flexibility
What 3 places do earthquakes occur in.
Mid Atlantic ridge: runs through Atlantic Ocean
Alpide Belt: stretches from the Mediterranean to South-East Asia.
Circum Pacific Belt: Traces along edges of the Pacific Ocean. Where about 80% of Earthquakes occur Experience the most Earthquakes due to what lies on the surface.
Name both types of waves and all of the waves included in the category.
Body Waves
P-wave S-wave
Surface Wave
Raleigh wave Love wave