Question

how are s waves and surface waves similar?
both produce minimal ground motion. both compress the ground.
both arrive after p waves. both travel through liquids.

Explanation:

• P waves (primary waves) are the fastest seismic waves and arrive first.
• S waves (secondary waves) are slower than P waves and arrive after P waves.
• Surface waves are also slower than P waves and arrive after P waves.

Answer:

Both arrive after P waves.