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Rayleigh wave
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Rayleigh wave
A type of seismic surface wave that moves with a rolling motion that consists of a combination of particle motion perpendicular and parallel to the main direction of wave propagation. The amplitude of this motion decreases with depth. Like primary waves, Rayleigh waves are alternatingly compressional and extensional (they cause changes in the volume of the rocks they pass through). Rayleigh waves travel slower than Love waves.
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The quake initiated, in addition to P waves, a rolling motion called Rayleigh waves that spread through the ocean foot and dry land.
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Energy generated by storms and contained in the ocean is transferred to the seabed, setting up vibrations in the Earth called Rayleigh waves.
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