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What is a p wave |
Fastest type of wave. First set of waves to arrive. Can travel through all 3 states of matter(solid liquid gas) |
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What is an S wave |
Second wave to arrive and can only travel through liquids and gases |
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What are surface waves? |
Last waves to arrive and the wave that causes the most damage. Can only travel over the surface of the earth |
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Define the fault |
Area where two large rock surfaces move against each other |
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Define bedrock |
Part of earths crust made of solid rock lying beneath the soul and looser rock. |
