19.3.1.b. Secondary (S) Waves

Try these first

1. 1.

   What type of materials can Secondary (S) waves travel through?

   Hint

   Consider the characteristics of S waves.

2. 2.

   Are Secondary waves faster or slower than Primary (P) waves?

   Hint

   Think about their behavior during earthquakes.

3. 3.

   Which type of seismic wave requires a solid medium to travel?

   • P Waves
   • S Waves
   • Both

   Hint

   Think about the movement of fluids.

4. 4.

   True or False: S waves travel faster than P waves.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember how they are classified in terms of speed.

5. 5.

   Imagine an area is experiencing heavy seismic activity but only P waves are detected and no S waves. What geological implications might this have?

   Hint

   Consider what liquids do to wave propagation.

6. 6.

   Design a basic framework for a building in a seismic zone. How would the presence of S waves influence your design choices?

   Hint

   Think about flexible materials and building shape.