What is the point of origin of an earthquake? A. epicenter B. fault C. focus D. fault line

Hago asked Feb 5, 2023

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What is the point of origin of an earthquake?

A. epicenter
B. fault
C. focus
D. fault line

Hago asked Feb 5, 2023

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C. The focus/hypocenter (they mean the same thing) is the origin point for an earthquake

Peter Catalin answered Feb 11, 2023

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