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Primary waves, or P-waves, are the fastest seismic waves generated by an earthquake, traveling through both solid and liquid materials. Their speed allows them to reach seismic recording stations before other types of waves, such as secondary waves (S-waves) and surface waves, which travel more slowly. As a result, when an earthquake occurs, P-waves are the first to be detected and recorded, providing crucial initial information about the event.

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