The type of wave that travels out in all directions from the point of movement is the __________.?

Question

Following an earth movement, an earthquake, seismic waves begin to move out from the point of the movement. The type of wave that travels out in all directions from the point of movement is the __________.

What kind of wave??

Answer 1

sound wave

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The point of movement is called focus point.The primary wave and secondary wave will move from that point.Therefore it is called body waves.Other two major and more destructive waves are L wave and R waves.These are called surface waves. The reflection and refraction of those body waves cause the creation of these two waves.

Answer 4

Body wave

The surface wave travels out from the epicenter, and travels more slowly than the body wave.

Answer 5

P waves

aka primary waves

Answer 6

sound wave. definitely

Answer 7

P waves

These P waves are able to travel through solid rock and liquid material so it moves in all directions.

Answer 8

Are you talking about a body wave?