S-Waves vs. P-Waves: Can S-Waves Travel Through Liquids in Seismic Waves?
S waves, or secondary waves, cannot travel through liquids. They can only move through solids, needing a rigid medium. P waves, or primary waves, in contrast, can travel through both solids and liquids. This makes P waves faster and more versatile in seismic activities. In contrast, S-waves, or secondary waves, travel slower and move particles … Read more