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strojnjashka [21]
3 years ago
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How do scientist know that seismic waves can be either compressional or transverse

Physics
1 answer:
nasty-shy [4]3 years ago
8 0
Hey there! 

<span>Scientists know that seismic waves can be either compressional or transverse because there are horizontal and vertical movements during an earthquake. Horizontal movements are compressional while vertical movements are transverse. 

Thank you!</span>
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