Explain different type of earthquakes in detail

1.	Explain different type of earthquakes in detail
Answer» The three types of earthquake waves are described below:\t‘P’ or longitudinal waves or primary waves - These waves travel in the direction of their movement. They can travel through solid as well as liquid matter.\t‘S’ or transverse or secondary waves -These waves travel at right angle to the direction of their oscillation. They can travel in solid media only.\t‘L’ or Long Waves - These are surface waves. These do not go deep into the earth.

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