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Unlike body waves, surface waves (also known as long waves, or simply L waves) move along the surface of the Earth. Surface waves are to blame for most of an earthquake's carnage. They move up and down the surface of the Earth, rocking the foundations of man-made structures. Surface waves are the slowest moving of all waves, which means they arrive the last.
surface wave. n. A seismic wave that travels across the surface of the earth rather than through it. Surface waves usually travel more slowly and have larger amplitudes and longer wavelengths than body waves. surface wave. An earthquake wave in which rock particles vibrate at right angles to the direction of wave travel.