Which type of earthquake wave moves fastest?
A)P-wave
B)S-wave
C)L-wave
D)R-wave

Name: Which type of earthquake wave moves fastest? A)P-wave B)S-wave C)L-wave D)R-wave
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P-waves (primary waves) are the fastest earthquake waves and can travel through solid and liquid materials. They move back and forth in the same direction as the wave is traveling and can travel through the Earth's core, which makes them the first waves detected by seismographs.

Which Type of Earthquake Wave Moves Fastest