Seismic waves travel at different speeds according to type.

Question

What is the speed of seismic waves from fastest to slowest?

Responses

P waves, S waves, L waves

P waves, S waves, L waves

L waves, S waves, P waves

L waves, S waves, P waves

P waves, L waves, S waves

P waves, L waves, S waves

S waves, L waves, P waves

Answer 1

The correct order of seismic waves from fastest to slowest is: P waves, S waves, L waves.