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Geological Engineering · Q37

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 37

Q37

What kind of waves are Rayleigh waves?

A.
Surface seismic waves
Answer
B.
Electromagnetic waves
C.
Radio waves
D.
Gravity waves

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Rayleigh waves are a type of surface seismic wave that travel along Earth's surface and are useful in shallow geophysical surveys.