Question
What are body waves ?
Solution
Body waves are earthquake waves which are generated due to the release of energy at the focus. They radiate and move in all directions from the point of hypocentre or the ‘focus’ and travel through the body of the earth. Hence the name body waves.
There are two types of body waves. They are called P and S-waves
There are two types of body waves. They are called P and S-waves
