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3 years ago

Which type of earthquake waves are responsible for most of the damage caused by an earthquake? Why?

Physics

2 answers:

larisa [96]3 years ago

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Answer:

surface waves

Explanation:

they have the strongest vibration and can cause the most damage

den301095 [7]3 years ago

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Answer:

Surface waves travel along the surface. There are two types of body waves: P-waves travel fastest and through solids, liquids, and gases; S-waves only travel through solids. Surface waves are the slowest, but they do the most damage in an earthquake.

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