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An S Wave That Is Reflected Once Off the Surface

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An S wave that is reflected once off the surface of Earth is labeled an ______ wave.


Definitions:

Fault Strength

A measure of how resistant a fault is to movement or slip under tectonic stresses.

Stress Decreases

Refers to the reduction in the force per unit area exerted on a material or structure.

Stress Consistently

implies the continuous application or presence of force on an object or material over a period of time.

Seismic Waves

Waves of energy that travel through the Earth's layers, produced by earthquakes or other earth movements, used to study the interior of the Earth.

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