Surface Waves Are Produced by

question 13

Multiple Choice

Surface waves are produced by

• A)faults rupturing the Earth's surface
• B)the absorption of S-waves by a liquid medium
• C)the reverberating effects of buildings shaking in response to high frequency P-waves
• D)P- and S-waves reaching the surface

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