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analyzearthquakedata
analyzeearthquakedat
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| body wave | an earthquake wave that travels through the body of earth rather than on the surface. |
| surface wave | an earthquake wave that travels at or near the surface of the earth. |
| p-wave | a primary wave faster than secondary wave which travels through the body of earth being the first wave to reach a .seismograph. |
| s-wave | a secondary wave slower than primary wave which travels through the body of earth being the first wave to reach a .seismograph. |
| aftershock | an earthquake that occurs later along the same fault zone as a major earthquake but before the area has returned to its normal level of seismic activity. |
| epicenter | location on Earth's surface directly above an earthquakes focus or origin. |
| focus | location beneath Earth's surface where the energy of an earthquake is released. |