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which statement describes surface waves? they arrive before s waves. th…

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which statement describes surface waves? they arrive before s waves. they travel faster than p waves. they are produced by p and s waves. they travel deep below earths surface.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Surface waves are seismic waves that are produced when P - and S - waves reach the Earth's surface. P waves are the fastest seismic waves, followed by S waves, and then surface waves. Surface waves travel along the Earth's surface, not deep below it.

Answer:

They are produced by P and S waves.