Question

Which type of seismic waves result from interference between S waves and P waves?

A. Rayleigh waves
B. Rayleigh waves and Love waves
C. Dispersive waves
D. Love waves

Answer 1

It’s A Rayleigh waves

Answer 2

The seismic waves that result from the interference of P and S waves are the Rayleigh waves.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Both the P waves and the S waves fall in the category of body waves that travel through the interiors of Earth.

• Because the P waves travel about 60% faster than the S waves, they reach to the surface of the Earth before the S waves do.

• The S waves follow the P waves to reach the surface and create a rolling effect like that of sea waves.

• This interference of the P and the S waves results in the formation of Rayleigh waves.