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    Seismic waves are energy waves generated by earthquakes or explosions that propagate within the Earth or on its surface. There are two main types of seismic waves: body waves, which travel through the Earth's interior, and surface waves, which travel along the Earth's surface. Seismologists use seismic waves detected by instruments called seismographs to study subsurface activities and locate earthquakes based on when waves arrive at different observatories.

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    Seismic waves are energy waves generated by earthquakes or explosions that propagate within the Earth or on its surface. There are two main types of seismic waves: body waves, which travel through the Earth's interior, and surface waves, which travel along the Earth's surface. Seismologists use seismic waves detected by instruments called seismographs to study subsurface activities and locate earthquakes based on when waves arrive at different observatories.

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    Seismic waves are energy waves generated by earthquakes or explosions that propagate within the Earth or on its surface. There are two main types of seismic waves: body waves, which travel through the Earth's interior, and surface waves, which travel along the Earth's surface. Seismologists use seismic waves detected by instruments called seismographs to study subsurface activities and locate earthquakes based on when waves arrive at different observatories.

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    Seismic waves are 

    energy waves that are generated by an earthquake or


    explosion and propagate within the Earth or on its surface. Earthquakes occur
    when there is a movement of Earth’s tectonic plates.

    Seismic waves are energy waves that are generated by an earthquake or


    explosion and propagate within the Earth or on its surface. Earthquakes occur
    when there is a movement of Earth’s tectonic plates. Seismic waves are
    studied by seismologists using an instrument called seismograph, which
    records the frequency and amplitude of the waves to study Earth’s subsurface
    activities. The time taken by seismic waves to arrive at seismic observatories
    allows seismologists to locate the precise location of an earthquake. The
    results can provide a snapshot of the Earth’s internal structure and help them
    to locate and understand fault planes and the stresses and strains acting on
    them.

    Types of Seismic Waves

    There are two different types of seismic waves: body waves and surface
    wavesThere are two different types of seismic waves: body waves and
    surface waves.
    Se
    ismic Waves

    Sources: Analog.com

    Body Waves

    As the name suggests, body waves travel through the interior of the Earth and
    have a frequency higher than the surface wave. Body waves are divided into
    P or primary and S or secondary waves.

    P-waves: Also called pressure waves, they can propagate in solid and liquid
    materials. They travel very rapidly and are the first to reach the seismograph.
    The motion of a P-wave is like that of a slinky. They propagate through a
    material by alternately compressing and expanding the medium. The motion
    of the particles is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

    S-waves: Also called she

    .
    Se
    ismic Waves

    Sources: Analog.com

    Body Waves

    As the name suggests, body waves travel through the interior of the Earth and
    have a frequency higher than the surface wave. Body waves are divided into
    P or primary and S or secondary waves.

    P-waves: Also called pressure waves, they can propagate in solid and liquid
    materials. They travel very rapidly and are the first to reach the seismograph.
    The motion of a P-wave is like that of a slinky. They propagate through a
    material by alternately compressing and expanding the medium. The motion
    of the particles is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

    S-waves: Also called she


    The table summarises these properties. The study of seismic waves provides
    evidence for the internal structure of the Earth, which otherwise cannot be
    observed directly. Seismic waves from large earthquakes are detected around
    the world. Their paths are curved as the waves refract due to the gradually
    changing density of the layers.

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