The Initial Rupture Point of an Earthquake (Below Earth's Surface)

question 64

Multiple Choice

The initial rupture point of an earthquake (below Earth's surface) is the ____.

• A) focus
• B) disaster zone
• C) seismic center
• D) epicenter

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