Surface Waves Flashcards by Sophia Leigh Mancao

Q

What are the 2 types of surface waves?

A

Rayleigh waves
Love waves

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Q

Have a rolling up and down motion that is like ocean waves.

A

RAYLEIGH WAVES

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Q

They move in a backward circular motion as they move forward.

A

RAYLEIGH WAVES

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Q

Move like S-waves.

A

LOVE WAVES

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Q

They move from side to side like a wriggling snake that causes the ground to twist from side to side.

A

LOVE WAVES

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Q

The most destructive among all the earthquake waves since they bend and twist the Earth’s surface.

A

LOVE WAVES

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