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    Which Type or Types of Earthquake Waves Move Only near the Surface
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Which Type or Types of Earthquake Waves Move Only near the Surface

Question 6

Question 6

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Which type or types of earthquake waves move only near the surface of the Earth?


A) all earthquake waves
B) P waves
C) surface waves
D) S waves
E) waves from faults that break near-surface rocks

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