Welcome to my Surface Waves Animation! -- To change the amplitude just click "change" and then type in the amplitude. IT GOES FROM -20 to 20. -- Scroll down to see what surface waves are and what everything means in the animation. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A surface wave is a seismic wave that travels across the surface of the earth rather than through it. Surface waves usually travel more slowly and have larger amplitudes and longer wavelengths than body waves. Surface waves come in two main forms, water and earthquakes. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> This animation demonstrates a surface wave. It shows: -- How waves do not transport molecules with them, the only thing they transport is energy. -- The compression and rarefaction of the wave Amplitude: The amplitude of the wave is the measurement from its crest to its rest. The higher the amplitude, the higher the wave. -- Crest: The high point of a wave. -- Rest: The midpoint of the wave Compression: The point where molecules are closest together, you can see this when the blue gets darker. Rarefaction: The point where the molecules are farthest apart, you can see this when you see the background shine through the wave.
This took me a very long time so I hope you enjoy it! Definition from: wordnik.com
