EARTH SCIENCE
EARTHQUAKES
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Question
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When an earthquake occurs, the ____ waves cause the most damage.
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primary
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secondary
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surface
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tertiary
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -S waves arrive next and cause a structure to vibrate from side to side. They are the most damaging waves, because buildings are more easily damaged from horizontal motion than from vertical motion.
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