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Shearing seismic waves that move rocks and other matter in a direction perpendicular to the waves are traveling

Primary waves (p waves)

What is the amount of energy released by an earthquake called

This is known as the magnitude of the earthquake.

Where a major earthquake has happened in the past but not in a while is called a seismic

Seismic gap.

How do dunes migrate in the direction of the wind

In regards to "sand dunes" they migrate in the direction of the wind as sand particles being individually light can travel on the wind in forms of "sand storms" and therefore migrate overtime, create new dunes or reshape existing dune structures by either adding or withdrawing sand from the wind directions movement.

What is the relationship between intensity and magnitude of an and earthquake

the relationship between earthquakes magnitude is the size or amount of energy an earthquake produces and has no connection to hour often earthquakes occur.

How does under water earthquake affect the ocean water

It causes the ground at the ocean floor to shift, resulting in the displacement of water. The beginnings of a potential tsunami!

Is it true or false that the closer an earthquake the greater the time between the arrival of P waves and the arrival of S waves

true

What plate boundary causes seismic waves

Destructive plate boundary.

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