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anylazing earthquake
anylazing earthquake data
| 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 it is the first wave to reach a seismograph station during an earthquake see also s-wave |
| s-wave | A secondary earthquake wave so named because it travels slower than a primary wave and is the second wave to reach the seismograph station after an earthquake it travels through the body of earth series of crests and thoughts see also p-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 |
| focus | location beneath earth's surface where the energy of an earthquake is released |