How are p waves different from s-waves? P waves travel slowly, and s-waves travel quickly. P waves push in pool in the same direction as the wave, and s-waves move up and down. P waves cause damage, and s ways do not cause damage. He waves move under Earth's surface, and s waves move along this surface.
P waves are primary waves, also known as compressional waves, that travel through the interior of the Earth. They can travel through solids, liquids, and gases and are the fastest seismic waves, moving at speeds of up to 8 kilometers per second.
S waves are secondary waves, also known as shear waves, that travel through the Earth's interior. They move more slowly than P waves at speeds of up to 4.5 kilometers per second and can only travel through solids.
P waves move in a push-pull motion in the same direction as the wave, while S waves move in a side-to-side or up-and-down motion perpendicular to the direction of the wave.
P waves can cause damage to structures and buildings, while S waves typically do not cause as much damage.
P waves are capable of traveling through the Earth's inner core, while S waves cannot pass through this layer and are confined to the outer core and mantle.