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What is the average rate of seismic energy release per unit volume at a particular location called?
What is the average rate of seismic energy release per unit volume at a particular location called?
- Epicenter
- Seismicity (correct)
- Tremor
- Hypocenter
Which event can displace the seabed and cause a tsunami when the epicenter is located offshore?
Which event can displace the seabed and cause a tsunami when the epicenter is located offshore?
- Volcanic eruption
- Mine blast
- Earthquake (correct)
- Landslide
What is the point at ground level directly above the hypocenter of an earthquake called?
What is the point at ground level directly above the hypocenter of an earthquake called?
- Lithosphere
- Epicenter (correct)
- Tremor
- Seismicity
What is the most common cause of earthquakes?
What is the most common cause of earthquakes?
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What type of seismic event does the word 'earthquake' describe in its most general sense?
What type of seismic event does the word 'earthquake' describe in its most general sense?
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