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Which of the following earthquake waves are more destructive at the epicentre?
S - waves
P - waves
R - waves
L - waves
- P-waves (Option 2):
- Also known as primary or compressional waves.
- First waves to arrive during an earthquake.
- Travel through solids, liquids, and gases.
- Generally the least destructive.
- S-waves (Option 1):
- Also known as secondary or shear waves.
- Arrive after P-waves.
- Can only move through solids.
- More destructive than P-waves but less than surface waves.
- R-waves (Option 3):
- Also known as Rayleigh waves.
- Surface waves that roll along the ground.
- Can be highly destructive due to their rolling movement.
- L-waves (Option 4):
- Also known as Love waves.
- Surface waves that cause horizontal shearing.
- Typically the most destructive at the epicenter due to their high amplitude and horizontal shearing motion.
L-waves (Option 4) seems correct:
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