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The 3 types of seismic waves

 
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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.

Click on a wave type to run an animation, then click on the x at the corner of that animation to see another type of wave in action.

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