Meaning Shear wave
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Shear wave


A seismic wave that creates wave-like motion perpendicular to the direction of seismic energy propagation. Also called S-wave.
Source: physicalgeography.net

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Shear wave


Also known as S-wave, an elastic body wave in which particles oscillate perpendicular to the direction in which the wave propagates. S-waves are generated by most land seismic sources, but not by air [..]
Source: glossary.oilfield.slb.com

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Shear wave


Same as Helmholtz wave. A wave propagating within an elastic solid.
Source: glossary.ametsoc.org

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Shear wave


See S wave.
Source: earthquake.usgs.gov

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Shear wave


see S-Wave.
Source: terrapsych.com (offline)

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Shear wave


(physics) A wave that changes the medium through which it travels to change its shape but not its volume or density.
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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