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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Body wave | An earthquake wave that travels through the body of Earth rather than on its surface. See also P-wave, S-wave, and surface wave. |
| Surface wave | An earthquake wave that travels at or near the surface of Earth. |
| P-wave | A primary [compressional] earthquake wave that travels through the body of Earth; so named because its the first |
| S-wave | |
| 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 earthquake's focus, or origin. |