Pealispinnalained

Pealispinnalained are seismic waves that travel along the surface of the Earth. They are generated by earthquakes and are responsible for much of the damage experienced during these events. There are two main types of pealispinnalained: Love waves and Rayleigh waves. Love waves cause horizontal shearing of the ground, while Rayleigh waves cause a rolling motion. Pealispinnalained are slower than body waves (P-waves and S-waves) but have larger amplitudes, making them more destructive. Their speed depends on the properties of the Earth's crust and upper mantle. The study of pealispinnalained is crucial in seismology for understanding earthquake mechanisms, determining earthquake magnitudes, and assessing seismic hazards.