Which type of seismic wave produces the most severe ground movement?

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Alok Kumar Singh · Answer 1 · 2017-09-28T20:41:28+0000

The most destructive type of seismic waves is the surface wave. It travels more slowly than the s-waves, but they can be much larger in amplitude.

Which type of seismic wave produces the most severe ground movement?

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