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    Which of the following is not an earthquake wave?
    Question

    Which of the following is not an earthquake wave?

    A.

    P wave

    B.

    M wave

    C.

    L wave

    D.

    S wave

    Correct option is B


    Correct Answer: (B) M wave
    Explanation:
    → P waves (Primary waves), S waves (Secondary waves), and L waves (Surface waves) are real seismic waves.
    → There is no earthquake wave called M wave in seismology.
    → Therefore, option (b) is correct.
    Information Booster:
    → P waves travel fastest and through solids, liquids, and gases.
    → S waves travel only through solids.
    → L waves cause maximum destruction.
    → Seismic waves help locate earthquake epicenter.

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