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Seismic waves travel at different speeds according to type.

what is the speeds fastest to slowest

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Answer:Body Waves:

P-waves are faster. They travel at about 6 to 7 kilometers (about 4 miles) per second

. S-waves are about half as fast as P-waves, at about 3.5 km (2 miles) per second

Surface waves travel at 2.5 km (1.5 miles) per second

Step-by-step explanation:

There are two types of body waves: P-waves travel fastest and through solids, liquids, and gases; S-waves only travel through solids.

Surface waves are the slowest, but they do the most damage in an earthquake.

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