surface wave « Back to Glossary IndexSeismic waves that only move along the surface, mainly R waves and L waves. Related Articles: 2 Plate Tectonics9 Crustal Deformation and EarthquakesGlossary: Love waveGlossary: Rayleigh wave« Back to Glossary Index Author: Chris Associate Professor, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah View all posts by Chris