Question

match the type of seismic waves to the characteristic that matches them.
l-waves
p-waves
s-waves
slowest moving seismic wave, causes the most damage
fastest moving seismic wave
second fastest moving seismic wave

Explanation:

• L-Waves (surface waves) travel slowest and cause the most destruction as they move along the Earth's surface, amplifying ground movement.
• P-Waves (primary waves) are compressional waves that can travel through solids, liquids, and gases, making them the fastest seismic waves.
• S-Waves (secondary waves) are shear waves that only travel through solids, so they are faster than surface waves but slower than P-Waves.

Answer:

• L-Waves: Slowest moving seismic wave, causes the most damage
• P-Waves: Fastest moving seismic wave
• S-Waves: Second fastest moving seismic wave