Suppose you were standing on a solid surface when S-waves from a nearby earthquake arrived and you could feel them. What ground motion sensation would you feel?

A. The ground would move vertically beneath you, moving you up and down.
B. The ground would move both vertically and horizontally at the same time.
C. The ground would move horizontally beneath you, shaking you side to side.


Answer: C

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