Surface waves do far greater damage to human structures than do body waves.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

Both types of surface waves force the ground to move in two different directions at the same time, something buildings are not normally designed to handle. Consequently, surface waves cause far greater damage to human structures than do body waves.

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