What does a seismologist study?
A. Volcanoes
B. Minerals
C. Landslides
D. Earthquakes
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
A seismologist specializes in the study of earthquakes and the propagation of seismic waves through the Earth's crust.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Geological Hazards
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