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The ground shakes during an earthquake because of which type of waves? a. ocean waves b. permanent waves c. seismic waves d. sine waves

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c. seismic waves

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Earthquakes are the result of sudden movement along faults within the Earth. The movement releases stored-up 'elastic strain' energy in the form of seismic waves, which propagate through the Earth and cause the ground surface to shake.

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