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Why are surface waves more destructive to buildings that p waves or s waves are

Why are surface waves more destructive to buildings that p waves or s waves are
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Why are surface waves more destructive to buildings that p waves or s waves are

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Because p and s waves have compressed air molecules around them, restricting destructive movements
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