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There are P waves, S waves, and Surface waves [coming in that order]. The P waves are that half second jolt, the S waves are the 2-10 second rumbles, and the Surface waves go crazy and cause the most damage.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoLove and Rayleigh waves which are collectively known as surface waves cause the most damage during earthquakes.
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