What type of ground causes the most destruction?
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Savannah Hall
Studied at University of Florida, Lives in Gainesville, FL
As a seismologist with extensive experience in the study of earthquakes and their effects on the Earth's surface, I can provide insight into the type of ground that causes the most destruction during seismic events.
Works at the International Civil Aviation Organization, Lives in Montreal, Canada.
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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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.