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Seismic waves are the waves that rapidly move through the earth's crust causing a shift in techtonic plates. These waves tell us how strong an earthquake was.

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What characteristic of seismic tells you this?

Seismic waves are the waves that rapidly move through the earth's crust causing a shift in techtonic plates. These waves tell us how strong an earthquake was.


Expansion and contraction of the rock material through which a wave passes is a characteristic of?

Expansion and contraction of rock material through which a wave passes is a characteristic of seismic waves generated during an earthquake. These waves cause the ground to shake as they travel through the Earth, creating various types of seismic effects.


Is seismic waves and earthquake waves the same?

Seismic waves are any waves that travel through the Earth. As such all earthquake waves are seismic waves, however not all seismic waves are caused by earthquakes.


What does seismic?

(not seismic, seismic wave)Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the earth.


What is another name for earthquake waves?

Seismic waves.


Seismic waves that shear rock side to side are called?

seismic waves actually the correct answer is S waves. trust me if you put seismic waves it will be wrong


Kind of wave released during an wave?

During an earthquake, seismic waves are released. These waves travel through the Earth and can be detected by seismographs. The main types of seismic waves are P-waves (primary waves), S-waves (secondary waves), and surface waves.


What are seismic waves associated with?

Seismic waves are associated with earthquakes.


Are surface waves the fastest seismic waves?

No, they are in fact the slowest! The fastest seismic waves are P-waves.


Which seismic waves travel the fastest?

Primary waves (P-waves) are the fastest seismic waves and are the first to be detected after an earthquake. They are able to travel through solid rock, liquid, and gas, making them the fastest seismic waves.


Kind of force that produces p- waves?

P-waves are produced by a compressional force, which causes particles in the material to move back and forth in the direction of wave propagation. This type of force is characteristic of primary seismic waves, which are the fastest seismic waves and are able to travel through solids, liquids, and gases.


What type of wave is not characteristic as an earthquake?

Sound waves are not characteristic of earthquakes. Earthquakes are typically associated with seismological waves, such as primary (P) waves, secondary (S) waves, and surface waves, that travel through the Earth's crust. Sound waves, on the other hand, are mechanical waves that require a medium, like air, to travel through, and are not directly related to seismic activity.