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# Wave Types ## Love Wave - Deformation propagates. - Particle motion consists of alternating transverse motions. - Particle motion is horizontal and perpendicular to the direction of propagation (transverse). - To aid in seeing that the particle motion is purely horizontal, focus on the Y axis (re...

# Wave Types ## Love Wave - Deformation propagates. - Particle motion consists of alternating transverse motions. - Particle motion is horizontal and perpendicular to the direction of propagation (transverse). - To aid in seeing that the particle motion is purely horizontal, focus on the Y axis (red line) as the wave propagates through it. - Amplitude decreases with depth. - Material returns to its original shape after wave passes. ## Rayleigh Wave (R-Wave) Animation - Deformation propagates. - Particle motion consists of elliptical motions (generally retrograde elliptical) in the vertical plane and parallel to the direction of propagation. - Amplitude decreases with depth. - Material returns to its original shape after wave passes. ## What seismic wave type is shown here?