​Which earthquake waves involve transverse displacement? ​

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) S-Waves.

Explanation:

• S-Waves (Secondary waves) involve transverse displacement, with particles moving perpendicular to the wave direction.

Incorrect Options:

• Rayleigh surface waves: Involve both longitudinal and transverse displacement, but primarily surface motion.
• P-Waves (Primary waves): Cause longitudinal displacement, particles move parallel to the wave direction.
• L-Waves (Love waves): Involve horizontal shearing motion but not the same transverse displacement as S-Waves.

Information Booster:

• S-Waves are slower than P-Waves and can only travel through solids.
• S-Waves are responsible for significant earthquake damage due to side-to-side motion.