surface waves because p waves and s waves are way faster so here is how it goes from fastest to slowest: is p wave and then s wave and then surface waves
It is because the epicenter decreases their strenght as it is closer to it
No, surface waves move slower than P-waves and S-waves. P-waves are the fastest seismic waves, followed by S-waves, and then surface waves. Surface waves travel along the Earth's surface and are responsible for the most damage during an earthquake.
P-waves(primary waves) travel faster than S-waves(secondary waves)
no p waves travel faster than s waves
P-waves, also known as primary waves, travel faster in a solid compared to S-waves, secondary waves. P-waves are compressional waves that can travel through both solid and liquid layers, while S-waves are shear waves that can only propagate through solid materials.
The fast is primary wave which travels through liguid, solid and gas. This how Geologist know the outer core is liquid. Secondary waves travel through only solid. The primary wave are the first to reach the seismograph.
P waves travel about 1.7 times faster than S waves. This difference in speed allows seismologists to determine the distance of an earthquake from a seismographic station.
S-waves are stronger, but travel slower and can only travel through solids.
Primary waves travel at 6 to 7 km per second. Secondary waves travel at about 3.5 km per second. which means that the p-wave travels about 3 km. faster
P-waves are faster than s-waves. Both can pass through solid rock, but only p-waves can pass through gases and liquids === ===
P-waves are faster than s-waves. Both can pass through solid rock, but only p-waves can pass through gases and liquids === ===