Question

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the intensity of an earthquake depends primarily on the
of the surface waves generated.
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Explanation:

Earthquake intensity is related to the energy released by surface waves. The magnitude of surface - wave energy (which can be measured by amplitude) directly affects how intense an earthquake is felt. Larger amplitudes of surface waves generally mean more intense shaking and thus a higher - intensity earthquake.

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amplitude