Which type of seismic wave has the highest velocity?
A) L-wave
B) P-wave
C) R-wave
D) S-wave

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P-waves, also known as primary waves, have the highest velocity of all seismic waves. They are able to travel through solid and liquid materials, compressional in nature, and have a speed of approximately 6 km/s in the Earth's crust. L-waves, or Love waves, have the slowest velocity and are responsible for the most damage during earthquakes. S-waves, or secondary waves, travel slower than P-waves and cannot pass through liquid materials. R-waves are not a type of seismic wave.

Which Type of Seismic Wave Has the Highest Velocity