Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which is the first wave that produced during the Earthquake?

  1. S - Waves

  2. P - Waves

  3. L - Waves

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

P-waves (primary waves) are the first seismic waves recorded during an earthquake because they are compressional waves that travel fastest through Earth's materials. S-waves (shear waves) arrive later, followed by surface waves (L-waves) which cause the most damage.

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