Seismic Waves 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyNatural hazardsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Om4rCreated on: 18-05-19 17:42 Where do S - Waves Travel? Only through solids. Through the Crust. Causing movement from side to side at 90° to the direction of movement, from the focus to the epicentre 1 of 8 What are S-Waves also known as? Transverse waves 2 of 8 What are the Characteristics of S-Waves? High in frequency, low in wavelength 3 of 8 What are L-Waves? Surface waves 4 of 8 What are the Characteristics of L-Waves? Low Frequency and Long Wavelength 5 of 8 What effect do P waves have? Cause back and forth movement 6 of 8 What are the Characteristics of P waves? They are High in frequency and Short in wave length, can travel through liquids and solids but refract in liquid 7 of 8 What is the Distribution of Earthquakes? 70% are found in the Pacific ring of fire and 15% on the Mediterranean belt 8 of 8
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