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Question
Describe the main type of Earthquake Waves.
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Solution
Earthquake Waves:- Earthquake waves travel in all directions from the Focus. There are three types of earthquake waves :
- Longitudinal Waves: These are known as Primary Waves ‘P’
- Transverse Waves: These are known as Secondary Waves ‘S’.
- Surface Waves: These are called Long Waves or ‘L’ Waves.
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