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Surface waves are seismic waves that travel along the Earth's surface, causing the ground to move in a rolling or swaying motion. They are slower than body waves and can cause the most damage during an earthquake due to their longer duration and ability to produce large amplitudes. Surface waves can be categorized into two types: Love waves, which move horizontally and perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, and Rayleigh waves, which move in an elliptical motion similar to ocean waves.

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