Transverse waves can travel through a variety of media, but they require a medium to propagate. This means they can't travel through a vacuum like light waves (which are electromagnetic waves).

Here are some examples of media that transverse waves can travel through:

* Solids: The particles in solids are closely packed, allowing for the transfer of energy through vibrations. Examples include waves on a string, sound waves in a solid bar, and seismic waves (S-waves).

* Liquids: The particles in liquids are less tightly packed than solids, but they can still transmit energy through vibrations. Examples include waves on the surface of water, sound waves in water.

* Gases: The particles in gases are even more spread out than liquids, but they can still transmit energy through vibrations. Examples include sound waves in air.

Key point: Transverse waves require a medium for propagation. They can't travel through a vacuum.