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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Surface waves are slower than P and S waves but cause more shaking and damage because they travel on the Earth's surface and the energy of the wave causes the ground to move in a circular motion, which can lead to structures shaking and potentially collapsing.

Which Kind of Seismic Wave Is Responsible for the Most