Waves produced due to the earthquake are known as

seismic waves

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shock waves

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infrasonic waves

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Tectonic waves

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The correct option is A seismic waves
Events like, tectonic plate movement, underground explosion or volcanic explosion can produce tremors on the surface of earth. The tremors produce waves on the surface of the earth which are capable of covering large distances. These are called seismic waves.

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The waves generated by the earthquake tremors are called:

(a) ultrasonic waves (b) rhythmic waves (c) systemic waves (d) seismic waves

Which type of sound waves are produced due to an earthquake before the main shock wave begins?

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