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The waves that radiate out from an earthquake's epicenter and move side to side are called secondary waves, or S-waves. These waves are a type of seismic wave that travels through the Earth and are known for their shear motion, which causes the ground to shake laterally. S-waves can only travel through solid materials and are slower than primary waves (P-waves), which are compressional.

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