Asked by jakeevia
Which statement describes surface waves?
A) They arrive before S waves.
B) They travel faster than P waves.
C) They are produced by P and S waves.
D)They travel deep below Earth’s surface.
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C) They are produced by P and S waves.
Explanation: Surface waves (Love and Rayleigh) are generated when body waves (P and S) reach and interact with Earth's surface. They travel along the surface and are slower than both P and S waves.
Explanation: Surface waves (Love and Rayleigh) are generated when body waves (P and S) reach and interact with Earth's surface. They travel along the surface and are slower than both P and S waves.
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