Earthquake Waves: Speed & destruction - Indian and World Geography

Q.  Which of the following statements are correct?

1. S- waves travel more quickly through earth's crust
2. P- waves are more destructive
- Published on 05 Apr 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: None
 
P- waves travel more quickly through earth's crust. These can travel at nearly twice the speed of S waves. S- waves are more destructive than P-waves because of their larger amplitudes.

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