An earthquake occured at position X A, B, C and D are 4 seismic stations on the surface of the Earth. Which of the seismic stations would not detect S waves? C core D. crust mantle B Y A

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Why does this process occur at position Y?
Transcribed Image Text:Why does this process occur at position Y?
An earthquake occured at position X
A, B, C and D are 4 seismic stations on the
surface of the Earth.
Which of the seismic stations would not
detect S waves?
core
D
crust
mantle
Y
A
Transcribed Image Text:An earthquake occured at position X A, B, C and D are 4 seismic stations on the surface of the Earth. Which of the seismic stations would not detect S waves? core D crust mantle Y A
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Introduction:

The energy released by earthquakes is in the form of seismic waves. The seismic wave has divided into two types; Body waves and surface waves. Body waves are further divided into two types of waves; Primary or P waves and Secondary or S waves.

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