Understanding Seismic Waves and Earthquake Preparedness

DAY ONE

SHORT REVIEW

What are the types of seismic waves?

CAN YOU IDENTIFY WHAT TYPE OF SEISMIC

WAVE THE

ILLUSTRATION BELOW?

type of surface seismic wave that travels along the Earth's surface, causing the ground to move in a rolling motion similar to ocean waves during an earthquake.

RAYLEIGH-

WAVE

type of surface seismic wave that moves the ground side to side in a horizontal motion during an earthquake, often causing significant damage to structures.

LOVE-

WAVE

fastest type of seismic wave that travels through solids, liquids, and gases, moving particles back and forth in the same direction as the wave travels

P. WAVE

type of seismic wave that moves the ground up and down or side to side, travels slower than P-waves, and can only pass through solid materials

S- WAVE

Body-waves travel through the Earth's interior, while surface-waves move along the surface.