There are two main types of surface waves:
* Love waves: These waves travel along the Earth's surface and cause horizontal shaking. They are the fastest of the surface waves and are responsible for much of the damage caused by earthquakes.
* Rayleigh waves: These waves also travel along the Earth's surface but cause a rolling motion, similar to waves on the ocean. They are slower than Love waves but can still cause significant damage.
While body waves (P-waves and S-waves) travel through the Earth's interior, surface waves are confined to the surface and are responsible for the majority of shaking felt during an earthquake.
