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The P Waves. Then the S Waves.

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The type of wave is P waves.

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Q: Which seismic wave type arrives first during an earthquake?
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Which type of seismic waves arrives at distant points before any other seismic waves?

Primary waves are seismic waves and the arrive first after an earthquake occurs.


What is the first shock wave of an earthquake?

The P-wave is the first shockwave (more correctly termed seismic wave) to arrive during an earthquake.


After an earthquake which type of seismic wave arrives first at a seismometer?

P waves (APEX)


What seismic waves reach the seismometer first after an earthquake?

P waves


How do rock particles move during the passage of a P wave through rock?

A P wave is a type of seismic wave that is caused by an earthquake. P waves are the first seismic waves felt during an earthquake. When the P wave moves, rock particles move back and forth along the direction of the P wave.


When will the first p wave be received if an earthquake epicenter is approximately 1800 kilometers from the seismic station?

3.5 minutes after the earthquake.


Which seismic wave arrives last at a seismograph station?

The first waves to arrive at a seismograph station are primary waves, or P waves.


Who thought of seismic waves?

well it's a scientist. it first came from the word seismic. there was no wave added until an earthquake happened to cross the scientist who made the word seismic.


How is the distance between a seismic station and the earthquake epicenter is determined?

The distance between a seismic station and the earthquake epicenter is determined from the S-P interval, which is the time difference between the time of arrival of the first P wave and the first S wave.


How is the distance between the seismic station and the earthquake epicenter determined?

The distance between a seismic station and the earthquake epicenter is determined from the S-P interval, which is the time difference between the time of arrival of the first P wave and the first S wave.


When an earthquake occurs S waves are the first seismic waves to arrive at a given location.?

true


What type of seismic wave arrives at the surface first and moves by compressing and expanding the ground like an accordion?

Longitudinal Waves