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What are the most powerful seismic waves that travel along the top of the ground?

T-waves

S-waves

P-waves

L-waves

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Surface waves are the slowest of all seismic waves. They travel at 2.5 km (1.5 miles) per second. There are two types of surface waves. Love waves move side-to-side, much like a snake.

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