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Rayleigh wave [′rā·lē ‚wāv] (geophysics) In seismology, a surface wave with a retrograde, elliptical motion at the free surface. Also known as R wave. (mechanics) A wave which propagates on the surface of a solid; particle trajectories are ellipses in planes normal to the surface and parallel to the direction of propagation. Also known as surface wave. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. 7 and 8) and is chosen in such a way that the very large Rayleigh wave arrivals are avoided within the given observation time, and therefore the details of the early time arrivals can be examined. The Love and Rayleigh waves in the drawing are the patterns of surface wave energy generated by this simple vertical strike-slip fault. |
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