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Michael Pentz introduces the unit. Russell Stannard introduces his discussion on P and S waves in earthquakes with a brief definition of the two kinds of waves (compressional and transverse waves).... Ian Gass discusses the effect of P and S waves on the earth.
Michael Pentz introduces the unit. Russell Stannard introduces his discussion on P and S waves in earthquakes with a brief definition of the two kinds of waves (compressional and transverse waves).... Ian Gass discusses the effect of P and S waves on the earth.
| Module code and title: | S100, Science foundation course |
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| Item code: | S100; 22 |
| Recording date: | 1971-06-28 |
| Published: | 1971 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OUDA web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:24:42 |
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| Producer: | Penny Crompton |
| Contributors: | Michael Pentz; Ian Gass; Russell Stannard |
| Publisher: | Open University |
| Subject terms: | Seismology; Seismometers; Volcanoes; Earthquakes; Seismic waves; Earth (Planet)--Core; Earth (Planet)--Crust; Earth (Planet)--Internal structure; San Andreas Fault (Calif.) |
| Production number: | JOUZ377J |
| Videofinder number: | 2850 |
| Available to public: | no |
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