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Which type of wave is the first to arrive during an earthquake?

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The first to arrive are P-waves (primary or compressional waves). They travel fastest, moving material back-and-forth in the direction of propagation, and can pass through solids, liquids and gases. S-waves (shear/secondary) arrive next, and slower surface waves come last and usually cause the most damage.