Seismic Waves

A diagram depicts circular waves with its center beneath the ground. Seismic waves. Longitudinal and transverse.

When an earthquake hits, it sends seismic waves through the ground. Find out about seismic waves in this animation.

(Source: DCMP)

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Keywords:
physics

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  • Seismic Waves

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    PBS Learning Media
    Length:
    1 minute