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Q: Most earthquakes are produced by the rapid release of which kind of energy stored in rock subjected to great forces? A. kinetic B. thermal C. elastic D. mechanical A: Most earthquakes are produced by the rapid release of Elastic energy stored in rock subjected to great forces. Log in to see more information. Added 11/5/2014 3:10:12 PM. This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.
The second type of deformation, dynamic motions, are essentially sound waves radiated from the earthquake as it ruptures. While most of the plate-tectonic energy driving fault ruptures is taken up by static deformation, up to 10% may dissipate immediately in the form of seismic waves. The mechanical properties of the rocks that seismic waves travel through quickly organize the waves into two types. Compressional waves, also known as primary or P waves, travel fastest, at speeds between 1.5 and 8 kilometers per second in the Earth's crust. Shear waves, also known as secondary or S waves, travel more slowly, usually at 60% to 70% of the speed of P waves.