Which kind of seismic wave is fastest-moving?
A)P waves
B)S waves
C)surface waves
D)seismic waves all travel at the same speed

Name: Which kind of seismic wave is fastest-moving? A)P waves B)S waves C)surface waves D)seismic waves all travel at the same speed
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P waves (primary waves) are the fastest-moving seismic waves, traveling at speeds from 1-14 km/s depending on the material they are traveling through. S waves (secondary waves) are slower, and surface waves are slower than both P and S waves.

Which Kind of Seismic Wave Is Fastest-Moving