Question

which of the following represents the order in which earthquake waves travel? surface (slowest), p wave, s wave (fastest) 9.0 arrive first, 5.0 second, 3.0 arrive last p - waves first, s - waves second, surface waves third

Explanation:

P - waves (primary waves) are the fastest and arrive first. S - waves (secondary waves) are slower and arrive second. Surface waves are the slowest and arrive last.

Answer:

C. p - waves first, s - waves second, surface waves third