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Which statement describes a surface wave?
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Which statement describes a surface wave?

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Answer:

They are produced by P and S waves

Step-by-step explanation:

Surface waves

-Travel only on surface

-Were P and S waves

- Move slowly

- Can produce dramatic ground movement

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A surface wave is a wave that moves along the interface of two different materials, like air and water.
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