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The type of wave that causes particles to move in a rolling motion and therefore, causes the most damage.
primary
California is located on a tectonic plate boundary.
strike-slip
secondary
reverse
reverse
surface
at least three
Why are earthquakes common occurrences in California?
primary
California is located on a tectonic plate boundary.
strike-slip
secondary
reverse
reverse
surface
at least three
In triangulation, scientists locate earthquakes using data from _____ seismometers
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California is located on a tectonic plate boundary.
strike-slip
secondary
reverse
reverse
surface
at least three
The fastest waves to be detected and reported.
primary
California is located on a tectonic plate boundary.
strike-slip
secondary
reverse
reverse
surface
at least three
The type of fault in which forces push two blocks together.
primary
California is located on a tectonic plate boundary.
strike-slip
secondary
reverse
reverse
surface
at least three
Waves that cause particles to vibrate perpendicular to the direction the wave travels
primary
California is located on a tectonic plate boundary.
strike-slip
secondary
reverse
reverse
surface
at least three
The type of fault in which two blocks slide horizontally past each other in opposite directions.
primary
California is located on a tectonic plate boundary.
strike-slip
secondary
reverse
reverse
surface
at least three
The fault that is most commonly found on convergent plate boundaries.
primary
California is located on a tectonic plate boundary.
strike-slip
secondary
reverse
reverse
surface
at least three
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