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Characteristics Of Seismic S Waves

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Following an earthquake, S waves, also known as shear waves,
A

compress the materials through which they propagate.

B

are responsible for generating subsequent earthquakes.

C

demonstrate that the Earth has a solid core.

D

travel exclusively through solid layers.

E

propagate entirely through the Earth.

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