What are the two main types of seismic waves that are created during an earthquake?

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That would be P-Waves and S-Waves. More info. can be found here: If you are satisfied with my answer, please click 'Good' on the ratings.

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The two main types of waves are body waves and surface waves. Body waves can travel through the Earth's inner layers, but surface waves can only move along the surface of the planet like ripples on water.

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