Multiple choice

Which of the following earthquake waves covers the longest distance?

  1. Primary waves

  2. Secondary waves

  3. Love waves

  4. Rayleigh waves

  5. Stoneley waves

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C Correct answer
Explanation

These are also known as surface waves and long period waves. Their speed is lower than primary and secondary waves, but these are the most violent and destructive.