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Geological Engineering · Q2

Geological Hazards

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 2

Q2

The point within the Earth where an earthquake originates is called the:

A.
Fault
B.
Hypocenter
Answer
C.
Epicenter
D.
Seismic zone

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The hypocenter (or focus) is the exact location inside the Earth where the earthquake starts.The epicenter is the point directly above it on the surface.