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The dynamic phase changes of the target and the generation and propagation of surface acoustic waves around the laser focal spot are provided by a finite element model of a very fine uniformly structured mesh, able to provide high-resolution results in short and long spatiotemporal scales. The dynamic changes in the Si material properties until the melting regime are considered, and the simulation results provide a detailed description of the irradiated area response, accompanied by the dynamics of the generation and propagation of ultrasonic waves. The new findings indicate that, due to the low thermal expansion coefficient and the high penetration depth of Si, the amplitude of the generated SAW is small, and the time and distance needed for the ultrasound to be generated is higher compared to dense metals. Additionally, in the melting regime, the development of high nonlinear thermal stresses leads to the generation and formation of an irregular ultrasound. 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