20.13.1. Types of Seismic Waves

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the two main types of seismic waves?

   Hint

   Remember the basic classifications of seismic waves.

2. 2.

   What does P-wave stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the order in which waves arrive.

3. 3.

   What are the two types of body waves?

   • P-waves and Love waves
   • S-waves and Rayleigh waves
   • P-waves and S-waves

   Hint

   Remember the primary classifications.

4. 4.

   True or False: S-waves can travel through liquids.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about where different wave types can move.

5. 5.

   A seismic survey shows different damage reports based on soil type. If Love waves amplified shaking in soft soils, how should students approach structural design in these areas?

   Hint

   Think about the properties of materials and their interaction with seismic waves.

6. 6.

   Given a situation where a major earthquake produced both P and S waves, describe the role of each in earthquake preparedness.

   Hint

   Reflect on the time difference between wave arrivals.