Which Type of Earthquake Waves Shake with the Largest Amplitudes

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which type of earthquake waves shake with the largest amplitudes (largest range of motion) ?

• A) compressional waves
• B) shear waves
• C) surface waves
• D) P waves
• E) S waves

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