Which kind of sound is produced in an earthquake before the main shock wave begins?
(a) ultrasound
(b) infrasound
(c) audible sound
(d) none of the above

Academic Physics NCERT Class 9

Infrasound is produced in an earthquake before the main shock wave begins.

So, option (b) is correct.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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