P1.16-Seismic Waves
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P1.16 Seismic Waves
Fault Lines
- The surface of earth is made of several plates of rock with faults between them
- The plates are always drifting and they can push or grind against one another
- Pressure builds and an abrupt slip along the fault lines can occur = earthquake
Seismic Waves
An earthquake send out shock waves called seismic waves
- P Waves - Travel very fast, and can…
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