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Seismic waves are generated by the sudden release of energy from tectonic stresses during earthquakes, resulting in body waves (P-waves and S-waves) and surface waves (Rayleigh and Love waves). The Elastic Rebound Theory explains how accumulated stress in rocks leads to rupture and energy release, while the Tectonic Theory describes the movement of lithospheric plates causing earthquakes. Liquefaction occurs when saturated soil loses strength during shaking, affecting structures, and understanding peak grou

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