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Which waves generated during an earthquake cause the most damage, have large amplitudes , and long wavelengths? Study island

A). Primary waves
B). Secondary waves
C). Surface waves
D). Sound waves

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Surface 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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