P Wave

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-020110",
  "term": "P Wave",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definitions": [
    "A P wave, or compressional wave, is a seismic body wave that shakes the ground back and forth in the same direction and the opposite direction as the direction the wave is moving.",
    "An elastic body wave in which particles move in the direction of propagation. It is the wave assumed in most seismic surveys. Also called primary or push-pull wave."
  ],
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "USGS Earthquake Glossary",
    "Environmental Geophysics Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/p-wave/"
}