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- what type(s) of wave is the slowest to the recording station?
primary wave
secondary wave
surface wave
primary and secondary wave
primary, secondary, and surface wave
- what type(s) of wave produces the most damage?
primary wave
secondary wave
surface wave
primary and secondary wave
primary, secondary, and surface wave
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For question 11: Seismic wave speeds follow the order: Primary (P) Waves > Secondary (S) Waves > Surface Waves. Surface Waves travel the slowest, arriving last at a recording station.
For question 12: Surface Waves travel along the Earth's surface, causing intense ground shaking and the most structural damage compared to Primary and Secondary Waves.
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