What are the similarities between p waves S waves and surface waves

Surface waves propagate only at the interface between two different media, like the interface between Earth and atmosphere (i. e. the surface of the Earth). Body waves are of two types: Primary waves (also called P-waves, or pressure waves) and Secondary waves (S-waves, or shear waves).

Answer:both are body waves often associated with seismic waves

Explanation:

Both are body waves often associated with seismic waves as in earthquakes