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pantera1 [17]
3 years ago
6

In what direction do seismic waves carry the energy of an earthquake?

Physics
2 answers:
irinina [24]3 years ago
8 0
Seismic waves carry energy from an earthquake away from the focus, through earth's interior and across the surface.
Oxana [17]3 years ago
3 0
<h3><u>Answer;</u></h3>

<em>Away from the focus</em>

Seismic waves carry energy from an earthquake <em><u>away from the focus</u></em>, through earth's interior and across the surface.

<h3><u>Explanation</u>;</h3>
  • <em><u>When an earthquake occurs energy is produced and is transmitted or released in form of a seismic waves.</u></em> Seismic waves are types of waves which results from an earthquake,<em><u> they are vibrations that move through the earth carrying energy</u></em> that has been released when an earthquake occurs.
  • The <u><em>focus is the point at which a rock that is under stress breaks and triggers and earthquake</em></u>. Seismic waves carry the energy released during an earthquake<em><u> away from the focus</u></em> through the earth in all directions.
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