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They are measured on the Richter scale.

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What are siesmic waves used for?

Siesmic waves are the propogation through the ground of any energy, such as sound waves or impact forces.


What are the waves that cause am earthquake?

Siesmic


How do you have earthquakes?

siesmic waves are sent and an earthquake happens.


What is the unit of measure of a wave?

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What are the major causes of damage in an earthquake?

Viberations caused by the Siesmic waves,


What is a instrument that records ground movements caused by siesmic waves?

A Seismograph


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What is a unit for measuring a waves length?

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Do decibels have light waves and sound waves?

The term decibel is a unit of measurement of the loudness of sound. It has nothing to do with light, which is measured in lumens.


What are the fastest types of siesmic waves?

The P-wave which is a form of body wave known as a compression or longitudinal wave.


What is the difference between a siesmic wave and a seismograph?

a siesmic wave is a wave that travels through the earth. there are two MAIN types, P and S waves. a siesmograph shows the type of wave and how far away it is from that point.