Did you know?
Did you know that while s-waves can propagate through solid materials in the Earth's interior, they cannot pass through liquids or gases? These seismic waves, also known as shear waves, move in a side-to-side motion, causing particles to move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. As they travel through the Earth, their ability to pass through various layers is dependent on the medium's state. Solid layers allow s-waves to travel uninterrupted, but when encountering liquid or gas layers, such as the Earth's outer core or atmosphere, s-waves experience reflection or get completely absorbed. This phenomenon provides valuable insights into the composition and structure of our planet's internal layers.
