An elastic wave generated by an impulse such as an earthquake or an explosion is called ______. (SSC CGL 13 AUGUST 2021 SHIFT 2 GK)
A. Tectonic shift B. Epicenter C. Seismic wave D. Sound wave Solution: C Seismic waves are waves caused when earthquake occurs. The waves are caused by sudden movement of materials within the Earth, such as slip along a fault during an earthquake. Volcanic eruptions can also cause seismic waves. Hence, option (C) is correct. Read more about Earthquake and its cause s.