Question

what type of seismic waves are responsible damage during an earthquake due to their large the majority of the mplitudes and motion along the earths surface? surface waves body waves s waves p waves

Explanation:

To determine the seismic waves responsible for most surface damage during earthquakes, we analyze the types:

• Surface waves travel along the Earth’s surface, have large amplitudes, and cause significant ground motion (rolling, shaking) that damages structures.
• Body waves (P, S waves) travel through the Earth’s interior; S waves are a type of body wave.
• Surface waves’ motion along the surface (not through the interior) makes them the primary cause of surface - related destruction.

Answer:

Surface waves