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18. which type of seismic wave produced the largest ground movement?

Question

  1. which type of seismic wave produced the largest ground movement?

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Surface - waves, specifically Love and Rayleigh waves, cause the largest ground - movement during an earthquake. Love waves move the ground from side - to - side and Rayleigh waves cause an elliptical motion of the ground surface. They are slower than body waves but have larger amplitudes.

Answer:

Surface waves