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Describe the three types of waves that emanate from and earthquake. Compare their speed, type of motion and what the types of material they will travel through (solid/ liquid) PLZZZ ANSWER, ITS FOR MY FINALS, AND IM NOT SURE ABOUT THE ANSWER. NO LINKS NO LINKS!!!!!!!!!

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The types of waves that emanate from and earthquake are the body waves (P-waves and S-waves), and the surface waves. The surface waves travel along the suface, and are are the slowest, even though they do the most damage in an earthquake. While the P-waves travel the fastest through solids, liquids, and gases. S-waves, however only travel through solids.

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