S, or shear, waves ____.
A) are faster than P waves
B) move through solids, liquids, and gases
C) move along Earth's surface only
D) vibrate perpendicular to the direction they travel

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S, or shear, waves vibrate perpendicular to the direction they travel, which means they cannot move through liquids or gases. They also move through Earth's interior, but not along its surface like surface waves.

S, or Shear, Waves ____