Question

which type of wave travels fastest during an earthquake?
a) surface waves
b) s - waves
c) p - waves
d) water waves

Explanation:

Earthquake waves are categorized into body waves (P-waves, S-waves) and surface waves. P-waves are compressional waves that can travel through solid, liquid, and gas materials, making them the fastest. S-waves are slower and only travel through solids, while surface waves are the slowest and cause the most damage. Water waves are not seismic earthquake waves.

Answer:

C) P-waves