Answer: Seismic waves are the wave form of energy that travels through the earth’s layer and they are produced as a result of earthquake, magma movement, volcanic eruptions, land slides and large man- made explosions. There are two types of seismic waves: body waves and surface waves. Body waves travel through the interiors of the earth. Surface waves travels only through the interface between earth and the atmosphere. Explanation: please look at comments for a explanation. It’s not letting me explain here.