What are the three types of seismic waves?

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Darryl Mcdaniel

1 May, 08:01

What are the three types of seismic waves?

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Shaun · Answer 1

Earthquakes generate three types of seismic waves : P (primary) waves, S (secondary) waves and surface waves, which arrive at seismic recording stations one after another. Both P and S waves penetrate the interior of the Earth while surface waves do not. Due to this, P and S waves are known as "body waves ".

Mariana Cowan · Answer 2

primary waves, secondary waves and surface waves, which arrive at seismic recording stations one after another. Both P and S waves penetrate the interior of the Earth while surface waves do not. Due to this, P and S waves are known as "body waves".