What types of waves are seismic waves?

Non-mechanical waves

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Elastic waves

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Mechanical waves

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Electromagnetic waves

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Solution

The correct option is D Mechanical waves
Seismic waves are mechanical waves because they travel through the medium of the Earth.

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