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Which waves cause the most damage during an earthquake?

Ava Patel | 2018-04-06 09:55:10 | page views:1955
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Alexander Turner

Works at Apple, Lives in Cupertino, CA
As a seismologist with extensive experience in earthquake studies, I can provide insight into the types of waves that cause the most damage during an earthquake.

Oliver White

Works at the International Renewable Energy Agency, Lives in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Surface waves, in contrast to body waves can only move along the surface. They arrive after the main P and S waves and are confined to the outer layers of the Earth. They cause the most surface destruction. Earthquake surface waves are divided into two different categories: Love and Rayleigh.

Lily Patel

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Surface waves, in contrast to body waves can only move along the surface. They arrive after the main P and S waves and are confined to the outer layers of the Earth. They cause the most surface destruction. Earthquake surface waves are divided into two different categories: Love and Rayleigh.
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