SKS waves are seismic waves that travel through the Earth’s interior as part of the seismic wave field generated by earthquakes or other geological events. Specifically, SKS waves are a type of shear wave that has a unique propagation path. The designation "SKS" indicates that these waves are: - **S**: Shear waves (S-waves), which are a type of seismic wave that moves the ground up and down or side to side perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
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