Question

Which waves on a seismograph are typically the last to arrive and are more destructive?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Surface waves

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Surface waves”.

The surface waves are the last to report on seismograph. These waves are more destructive.

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