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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.
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Module code and title: S100, Science foundation course
Item code: S100; 22
Recording date: 1971-06-28
Published: 1971
Rights Statement: Rights owned or controlled by The Open University
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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