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Geological Engineering · Q36

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 36

Q36

The focus of an earthquake is defined as:

A.
Point on the Earth's surface directly above the origin
B.
Point of rock rupture beneath the Earth's surface
Answer
C.
Highest affected area
D.
Deepest point in a fault zone

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The focus is the point within the Earth where an earthquake originates due to sudden energy release.The point above it on the surface is called the epicenter.