Seismic lines Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What wave comes first? why?
A
P-waves move fastest and arrive at seismometer first
2
Q
What waves come second?
A
S-waves come second and have a higher amplitude, but p-waves can be stronger
3
Q
What waves come third?
A
Surfaces waves come last but have the highest amplitude and cause the most damage
