P-waves travel through both solid and liquid rock, but S-waves cannot travel through liquid.

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P-waves (or primary waves) are longitudinal waves that can travel through both solid and liquid rock. S-waves (or secondary waves) are transverse waves that can only travel through solid rock. This is because liquids do not have the necessary rigidity to transmit the shear forces associated with S-waves. Therefore, S-waves cannot travel through liquid rock.

P-Waves Travel Through Both Solid and Liquid Rock, but S-Waves