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Which seismic wave is characterized by alternating compression-expansion parallel to the direction of wave movement?

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Answer: Acoustic or sound wave

Explanation:

Acoustic wave is a type of wave energy that travels through a medium by adiabatic compression and decompression, they have acoustic velocity which is determined by the type and nature of medium they travel through. They are mechanical and longitudinal waves with characteristic features such as amplitude, period, frequency and wavelength.

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