Question

A scientist is studying a shockwave from an earthquake. What kind of wave is being studying?

Answer 1

Waves that produce earthquake are mechanical wave.

Answer 2

Seismic waves

Explanation:

An earthquake releases energy as shock waves, the so-called seismic waves, which ripple across the earth's surface. The seismic waves created as they move from the epicentre an earthquake vary.

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