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Geology Question on Applied Geology

Which one of the following options is the CORRECT sequence of seismic waves in order of arrival time recorded on a seismogram after an earthquake?

A

P-waves, S-waves, Rayleigh waves, Love waves

B

P-waves, Rayleigh waves, S-waves, Love waves

C

S-waves, P-waves, Love waves, Rayleigh waves

D

P-waves, S-waves, Love waves, Rayleigh waves

Answer

P-waves, S-waves, Love waves, Rayleigh waves

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D): P-waves, S-waves, Love waves, Rayleigh waves