what are the difference types of seismic waves?describe each type
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Answer:1.Body WavesThese waves travel through the Earth's interior and are further divided into:a) Primary Waves (P-Waves)Motion: Compressional (push-pull), like sound waves.Speed: Fastest seismic waves; travel through solids, liquids, and gases.Effect: Cause particles to move in the same direction as the wave's propagation.b) Secondary Waves (S-Waves)Motion: Shear (side-to-side or up-and-down).Speed: Slower than P-waves; travel only through solids.Effect: Cause more damage due to stronger ground movement.2. Surface WavesThese waves travel along the Earth's surface and cause most of the damage during earthquakes. They are slower than body waves and are divided into:a) Love WavesMotion: Horizontal shearing (side-to-side).Effect: Highly destructive due to strong lateral movement.Medium: Travel only through the Earth's crust.b) Rayleigh WavesMotion: Rolling (like ocean waves).Effect: Causes both vertical and horizontal ground movement, leading to extreme shaking.
