Observe how Rayleigh waves traverse the free surface of an elastic solid such as Earth's surface

Name: Observe how Rayleigh waves traverse the free surface of an elastic solid such as Earth's surface
Uploaded: 2021-06-10T20:05:56
Duration: 10 s
Description: Learn about the transmission of Rayleigh waves, which traverse the free surface of an elastic solid such as Earth's surface, causing the medium to move back and forth and up and down in the direction of propagation.

Learn about the transmission of Rayleigh waves, which traverse the free surface of an elastic solid such as Earth's surface, causing the medium to move back and forth and up and down in the direction of propagation.

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