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Why might an earthquake's primary waves, but not its secondary waves, reach a location on the other side of the world from the epicenter? *?

Why might an earthquake's primary waves, but not its secondary waves, reach a location on the other side of the world from the epicenter? *?
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Why might an earthquake's primary waves, but not its secondary waves, reach a location on the other side of the world from the epicenter? *?

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It is not possible for secondary waves to pass through Earth's core.
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