Earthquakes cause seismic waves that travel through the Earth. Seismic waves can cause damage to buildings. For example, part of the building in the photo collapsed during an earthquake.
How do seismic waves cause damage?
A.
They open up large holes that buildings fall through.
B.
They create strong winds that blow the buildings down.
C.
They send electrical energy through the ground.
D.
They make the ground move and shake.
During an earthquake, surface waves are the seismic waves that cause the most damage. Unlike other seismic waves that move deep inside the Earth, surface waves move along just under the surface of the Earth like waves in water.
