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AED
| 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 waves. |
| 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; |
| 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. |
| 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's focus, or origin. |