Question
How are seismic waves produced?
By drilling
By earthquakes
By drilling
By earthquakes
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Seismic waves are primarily produced by earthquakes. When an earthquake occurs, it generates energy that travels through the Earth's crust in the form of seismic waves. These waves result from the sudden release of energy due to the movement of tectonic plates along faults.
While drilling can also create seismic waves—known as artificial or induced seismicity—the primary source of naturally occurring seismic waves is earthquakes.
While drilling can also create seismic waves—known as artificial or induced seismicity—the primary source of naturally occurring seismic waves is earthquakes.