Which type of seismic wave is recorded by a seismograph first during an earthquake

Michael Neale asked Jul 10, 2023

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The P wave is the primary preliminary wave because it is the first to arrive at a seismic station after an earthquake.

Daniel Langr answered Jul 16, 2023

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