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Which one of the following is the other term used for \u2018Focus\u2019 in relation with an earthquake?<\/p>\n

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\nIn seismology, the ‘focus’ is the point within the Earth where an earthquake originates, i.e., where the rupture begins. Another term for the focus is ‘hypocentre’.
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\nThe ‘epicentre’ is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus. The intensity of an earthquake is often highest at the epicentre.
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\nSeismic waves radiate outwards from the focus (hypocentre). The depth of the focus below the epicentre is known as the focal depth.
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Which one of the following is the other term used for \u2018Focus\u2019 in relation with an earthquake? [amp_mcq option1=”Hypocentre” option2=”Epicentre” option3=”Isocentre” option4=”Principal Point” correct=”option1″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CDS-2 – 2022 Download PDFAttempt Online In seismology, the ‘focus’ is the point within the Earth where an earthquake originates, i.e., where the rupture … <\/p>\n

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