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The 3 types of seismic waves are what?

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P-waves (Primary Waves) -- Body Wave

S-waves (Secondary Waves) -- Body Wave

Surface Waves (Rayleigh and Love)
The 3 types of seismic waves are P waves, S waves and surface waves.

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