Which Kind of Seismic Wave Is Responsible for the Most

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which kind of seismic wave is responsible for the most shaking (and thus, the most damage to human structures) ?

• A)P waves
• B)S waves
• C)surface waves
• D)scarp waves

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