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What are the different types of seismic waves?
I'm interested in learning about seismic waves. Can you explain to me what they are and their different types?
Seismic waves are vibrations that propagate through the Earth's interior. There are three main types of seismic waves: P-waves, S-waves, and surface waves. P-waves are compressional waves that push and pull rocks in the same direction as the wave is traveling. S-waves are transverse waves that shake rocks perpendicular to the direction of the wave. Surface waves, as their name suggests, travel along the surface and cause the ground to move up and down, side to side, or both.