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The 3 types of seismic waves

 
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Introduction

Summary

Propagation of the 3 types of seismic waves, Primary (P), Secondary (S) and Love (L) (The latter are named for the geologist who predicted their existence). The types of  ground movements and damage caused on the surface.

Goals

  • To study the propagation of seismic waves.

Features

Click on a wave type to run an animation, then click on to see another type of wave in action.

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Tags

seismogram seismometer seismograph earthquake epicentre seism seismic-wave P-waves S-waves L-waves body-surface deformation damage earthquake