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Which earthquake waves arrive from the source last?Group of answer choicesP-wavesS-wavesSurface waves

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Which earthquake waves arrive from the source last?Group of answer choicesP-wavesS-wavesSurface waves

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Surface waves arrive last from the source of an earthquake. Here's a step-by-step explanation:

  1. When an earthquake occurs, it releases energy in the form of seismic waves that travel through the Earth.

  2. The first waves to arrive are P-waves, or primary waves. These are the fastest seismic waves and can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

  3. The second waves to arrive are S-waves, or secondary waves. These are slower than P-waves and can only travel through solids.

  4. The last waves to arrive are surface waves. These waves travel along the surface of the Earth, causing most of the shaking that we feel during an earthquake. Because they travel along the surface, they are slower than both P-waves and S-waves.

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