Earthquakes

These waves are the fastest seismic waves and are the first to reach any particular location.

• P Waves

• S Waves

• Surface Waves

• Hello Waves

A water wave caused by an earthquake is called a __________________.

• tsunami

• seismic wave

• electromagnetic wave

• surfing wave

The instrument that records and measures earthquake's seismic waves is called a ____________________.

• seismograph

• seismogram

These waves are the fastest seismic waves and are the first to reach any particular location.

• P Waves

• S Waves

• Surface Waves

• Hello Waves

In these faults, the block above the fault slides down relative to the other block.

• Normal

• Reverse

• Strike-Slip

A water wave caused by an earthquake is called a __________________.

• tsunami

• seismic wave

• electromagnetic wave

• surfing wave

The point on earth's surface, directly above the focus (or hypocenter) is called the __________________.

• epicenter

• fault

• seismic wave

• earthquake place

Use the elevator to move out of the building faster

• True

• False

For instance, your house is near a fault, which of the following are you going to consider doing?

• inform your parents about it and evacuate immediately

• inform the PHIVOLCS to monitor your house daily

• tell your parents to construct a big house

• take a selfie of the fault

What is another term for P Wave?

• Compression Wave
• Principal Wave
• Primary Wave

• Secondary Wave