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A p wave is the primary or compression wave in a seismic wave.

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Which is faster an s-wave or a p-wave?

P-Wave


Is surface wave faster then a p wave?

no a p wave is faster than s wave


Which type of body wave always arrives after the P-wave?

The next type of seismic wave to arrive after the P-wave is the S-wave.


Which wave the p-wave or s-wave would arrive at seismometer afer the eatrhquake?

Both, first the P wave Then the S wave.


What type of seismic wave that compresses and expands the ground?

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Is a P-wave a seismic wave?

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What is the fasts wave?

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What type of waves are there?

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What is the fastest type of siesmic wave?

Primary Wave (P wave)


Which body wave is a longitudinal wave?

The primary body wave that is a longitudinal wave is the P-wave (primary wave). It is the fastest seismic wave and travels through the Earth's interior by compressing and expanding the rock in the direction of the wave's propagation.


How do you find p wave arrival time?

To find the P-wave arrival time, you need to identify the initial sharp upward deflection on the seismogram. This indicates the arrival of the P-wave. Measure the time from the origin of the seismic event to the arrival of the P-wave to determine the P-wave arrival time.