Early Warning Systems Use Computers to Detect a Nearby Earthquake

question 35

Multiple Choice

Early warning systems use computers to detect a nearby earthquake and send an emergency alert to warn of the event.Which seismic phase is the system detecting when it sends the alert?

• A)Love wave
• B)Rayleigh wave
• C)P-wave
• D)S-wave

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