Surface Waves

Surface Waves

Surface waves, also known as Rayleigh waves and Love waves, are seismic waves that travel along the Earth's surface. They are generated by earthquakes or other seismic sources and propagate outward from the epicenter. Rayleigh waves cause the ground to move with an elliptical motion, combining vertical and horizontal components. In contrast, Love waves travel horizontally and cause shearing of the ground perpendicular to their direction of propagation. Surface waves typically have larger amplitudes and longer wavelengths compared to body waves like P-waves and S-waves, making them responsible for the most significant ground shaking during an earthquake. Studying surface waves helps geologists and seismologists understand the Earth's interior structure and improve seismic hazard assessments in earthquake-prone regions.

Committee Members
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Myint Win Bo

Myint Win Bo

Toronto Metropolitan University , Canada
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 -  Leonid Anisimov

Leonid Anisimov

Volgograd State University, Russian Federation
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Shozo Yanagida

Shozo Yanagida

Osaka University, Japan
Geology 2023 Speakers
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Martina Gaglioti

Martina Gaglioti

LIPU, Italy
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Arun K Shandilya

Arun K Shandilya

Dr HSG University Sagar, India
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