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Iris: 3 Component Seismogram Records Seismic Wave Motion

Curated by ACT

This animation shows both the movement of the three basic waves (P, S, and surface) and the effect of the waves on a building. It emphasizes that seismic waves traveling away from an earthquake occur everywhere, not just at seismic stations. [0:58]

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Concepts
earthquakes, waves
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surface waves, iris: 3-component seismogram records seismic-wave motion
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)