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No, the primary (P) waves arrive first.

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Do p waves s waves transverse waves or surface waves arrive first?

P waves arrive first.


When do p waves arrive in relation to s waves and surface waves?

P-waves arrive first, followed by S-waves, and then surface waves during an earthquake. This sequence is due to the difference in wave velocities, with P-waves being the fastest and surface waves being the slowest.


When do P waves arrive at the surface in relation to S waves?

P waves arrive before S waves during an earthquake, as P waves are faster and can travel through solid rock, while S waves can only travel through solids and are slower. This difference in arrival time can be used to determine the distance of the earthquake epicenter from the seismograph station.


What waves will arrive at a seismograph station first after an earthquake?

The fastest seismic waves, P-waves, will arrive first at a seismograph station after an earthquake. P-waves are compressional waves that can travel through both solids and liquids, allowing them to arrive at a station before the slower S-waves and surface waves.


What seismic waves occur arrive after p waves?

Secondary waves.


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

P waves (APEX)


What is the difference between p and s waves arrival time?

As P-waves travel at a higher velocity than S-waves they arrive at a seismometer station before the S-waves. The difference between their arrival time can be used to calculate the distance from the seismometer station to the epicentre.


What are the first waves to arrive when a earthquake occurs?

P waves


Are S-waves the first seismic waves to arrive at a given location?

No, P-waves are the first seismic waves to arrive at a given location. P-waves are faster than S-waves and can travel through solid and fluid materials, whereas S-waves only travel through solid materials.


What are the first waves seismics waves to arrive?

seismic waves p-waves ans s waves


Are surface waves the first to arrive at a seismic facilty?

No, surface waves are typically the last seismic waves to arrive at a seismic facility. They travel more slowly than body waves (P and S waves) and arrive after the initial shaking caused by the faster body waves.


What wave is always first to arrive?

p-waves