The largest lateral, ground displacement experienced at any location is produced by_______ .
A) vertically vibrating P waves refracted across the Moho
B) first P arrival reflecting from the inner- outer core boundary
C) the S wave reflected from the core- mantle boundary
D) horizontally vibrating surface waves

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Horizontally vibrating surface waves produce the largest lateral, ground displacement at any location because their energy is spread out along the Earth's surface, leading to significant horizontal movement.

The Largest Lateral, Ground Displacement Experienced at Any Location Is