Michael B. answered 02/04/18
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Hey Logan, Transverse waves alone cause particles to move in an up and down (perpendicular to the propagation direction). Surface waves are a combination of transverse and longitudinal as particles not only go up and down, but also forward and back, as they move in a rolling or circular motion.