P-Waves and S-Waves

Project:     Ola Ka Honua: Volcanoes Alive
Subject:Volcanology
Theme:Volcanoes
Grades:All

In this lesson, students will learn that the shaking movement of the ground when an earthquake occurs sends shock waves through the earth. These shock waves, known as Primary Waves (P-Waves) and Secondary Waves (S-Waves), are recorded by seismometers. 

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