Why Are Surface Waves the Most Destructive Type of Earthquake

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why are surface waves the most destructive type of earthquake waves to buildings?

• A) They are compressional waves.
• B) They are shear waves.
• C) They first compress the material and then pull it apart.
• D) They move with the highest velocities.
• E) They have larger amplitudes of shaking.

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