Question

name the 3 types of earthquake waves​

Answer 1

There are three basic types of seismic waves – P-waves, S-waves and surface waves. P-waves and S-waves are sometimes collectively called body waves.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Primary or P waves are push and pull waves. They are also called longitudinal waves. These waves resemble sound waves, since both are compression-dilatation or compression rarefaction waves.

2. Secondary, S or Shear Waves are also called transverse wave. In these waves the particles vibrate at right angles to the direction in which they travel (the direction of propagation). S waves pas only through solids.

3. L or Surface Waves reach the earth’s surface after P and S waves. Surface wave travels with a lower velocity than the other two around the surface of the earth. Surface wave is very destructive.