Earthquake Waves Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
P Waves
A
Fastest + least destructive, only destructive in higher mag earthquakes
2
Q
S Waves
A
60% slower than P waves, more destructive
3
Q
L Waves
A
Slowest, most destructive as focus all energy on surface
Shake side to side
4
Q
How do waves cause crustal fracturing?
A
Stress of shaking is more than strength of rocks leading to cracking
5
Q
How do waves cause liquefaction?
A
Loosen soil structure and turns into more of a liquid
6
Q
How do waves cause landslides?
A
Causes mass movement
