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Neither. P and S waves are body waves. Tsunamis are a different matter entirely.

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What will happen if a P wave and an S wave combine?

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What type of wave can be generated by underwater earthquakes?

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How does ground motion produced by a p wave compare to the ground motion produced by surface waves?

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