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The seismic waves that travel along Earth's surface and produce the most severe ground movements are called
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The rating system that estimates the total energy released by an earthquake is called the
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Compared to P waves and S waves, surface waves move
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The type of seismic waves that arrive at the surface first and move by compressing and expanding the ground like an accordion are called
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Vibrations that move through the ground carrying the energy released during an earthquake are called
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In what direction do seismic waves carry the energy of an earthquake?
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What type of earthquake wave can travel through both liquids and solids?
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The point beneath Earth's surface where rock breaks under stress and triggers an earthquake is called the
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