The Area at the Surface Directly Above the Subsurface Location

question 45

Multiple Choice

The area at the surface directly above the subsurface location where seismic waves are initiated is termed the

• A)epicentre.
• B)fault area.
• C)Richter zone.
• D)focus,or hypocentre.
• E)mercalli centre

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