Which seismic wave phase causes the ground to roll like a wave?
A)P-wave
B)S-wave
C)Rayleigh wave
D)Love wave

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Rayleigh waves are the surface waves that cause the ground to move in a rolling motion like that of ocean waves. They are slower than P-waves and S-waves but have the largest amplitude and can cause the most damage during an earthquake. Love waves, on the other hand, cause the ground to move in a horizontal motion and are also surface waves, but they do not create a rolling motion.

Which Seismic Wave Phase Causes the Ground to Roll Like