You are located a few dozen kilometers from a magnitude 6.0 earthquake. Describe the sequence and effects that you will experience as a result of the different types of earthquake waves that will pass you
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: The first effect will be a sudden jolt from the primary (P-wave) compression wave.
After a calm interval, an S-wave will produce a back and forth “wiggling” motion.
A surface wave will produce long rolling motions in the ground surface.
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