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S-wave

6th - 12th
One of two types of seismic wave produced in an earthquake.
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P-wave

6th - 12th
A fast-moving seismic wave produced by an earthquake.
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Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Seismic Waves and How We Know Earth's Structure

9th - 10th
This video illustrates and explains how seismic waves function. These waves are broken down into two types: surface and body. Take a look into why waves help understand the structure of Earth. [8:38]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How We Know About the Earth's Core

9th - 10th
Find out how S-wave shadow and P-wave detection patterns give us information about the Earth's core. [5:49]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Seismic Waves and Earth's Structure: Refraction of Seismic Waves

9th - 10th
Explains how any type of wave can be refracted, and how this applies to seismic waves and to our understanding of the Earth's structure. [9:21]
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Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Travel Time Curves: How They Are Created

9th - 10th
See how travel-time curves are created. [2:52]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Why S Waves Only Travel in Solids

9th - 10th
Sal Khan demonstrates why S-waves, or transverse waves, only travel in solids. [4:14]