Pond Ripples (Attenuation)
By Earthquake Hazards Program
2021 (approx.)
![Photo of ripples in a pond with the reflection of a cloudy sky](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/pond%20ripples%20attenuation.jpg?itok=aDdM2k3t)
Detailed Description
Ripples on a pond are attenuated as they move away from the source. Q is the inverse of attenuation. A high Q means a low attenuation.
Sources/Usage
Photo by Beth Conant