Understanding How Seismic Waves Reach Buildings 🌍

This animation illustrates how seismic energy travels from the focus of an earthquake through different layers of the Earth and reaches a building on the surface. Understanding this process is essential for designing earthquake-resistant structures.

✅ Key Points:
Focus is the origin point of the earthquake within the Earth's crust.

Epicenter is the point on the surface directly above the focus.

Body waves travel through the inner layers (solid rock and strata).

Surface waves travel along the ground and cause the most damage to buildings.

Seismic design must consider both wave types for effective safety planning.


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