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17 September, 15:22

The type of seismic waves that arrive at the surface first and move by compressing and expanding the ground like an accordion are called

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  1. 17 September, 15:28
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    P-wave

    Explanation:

    Seismic waves are the waves of energy that travel through the earth layers, this movement of wave results in the earthquake, movement of magma, volcanic eruption, large landslide, etc.

    there are their types of primary waves

    1) P - waves (Primary wave)

    2) S - waves (Secondary wave)

    3) Surface wave

    P-wave is the seismic wave that first reaches the surface and moves like an accordion by compressing and expanding the ground.
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