Question

he differences among the three types of seismic waves: p-waves, s-waves and surface waves with respect to the pattern of motion and speed. which one causes the greatest destruction to buildings? why?

Answer 1

The three types of seismic waves that cause the greatest damage to buildings are P waves, which have a high speed so they can damage buildings.

EEkplantion

Seismic waves are caused by the sudden movement of materials within the Earth, such as slip along a fault during an earthquake.

There are three basic types of seismic waves – P-waves, S-waves and surface waves. P-waves and S-waves are sometimes collectively called body waves.

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