Which of the following waves is NOT produced during an earthquake?

AP-wave

BQ-wave ✓ Correct

CS-wave

DLove wave

Correct answer: (B) Q-wave

Explanation

A Q-wave does not exist among seismic waves, so it is the one not produced during an earthquake.

The P-wave is a real primary body wave that travels fastest and arrives first.

The S-wave is a real secondary body wave that follows the P-wave.

The Love wave is a genuine surface wave that causes horizontal shaking.

Body waves travel through the Earth's interior, while surface waves move along the ground.

Surface waves such as Love and Rayleigh usually cause the most destructive shaking.

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