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Generally, which type of earthquake wave travels at the highest velocity and has compressional movement comparable to a slinky toy or an earthworm?
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Generally, which type of earthquake wave travels at the highest velocity and has compressional movement comparable to a slinky toy or an earthworm?
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The answer is Primary waves or also known as P waves or pressure waves
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