According to the image below,which seismic wave phase is likely to cause the most damage?

A)P-wave
B)S-wave
C)surface wave
D)aftershock

Question

According to the image below,which seismic wave phase is likely to cause the most damage?

A)P-wave 
B)S-wave 
C)surface wave 
D)aftershock

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Surface waves are the slowest but the most destructive seismic waves because they move the ground both horizontally and vertically, causing intense shaking and ground displacement. P-waves and S-waves can cause damage as well, but not as much as surface waves. Aftershocks are simply smaller earthquakes that follow a larger earthquake and do not typically cause significant damage on their own.

According to the Image Below,which Seismic Wave Phase Is Likely