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  • 14-05-2015
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An earthquake occurs. Which type of waves will be detected first?

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  • 14-05-2015
During an earthquake, the first waves to be detected are the p-waves where p stands for (primary). Those are then followed by the compressional s- or secondary waves. Finally come the surface waves, which are the most destructive of the three.
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