4 Questions
What is the geographical point on the ground surface where an earthquake is estimated to be centered?
Epicenter
Which term refers to the plane along which the rock ruptures and slips?
Fault Plane
What does the strike angle represent in relation to the fault plane?
Angle with north direction
At what angle does the fault plane lie with respect to the ground surface?
Dip angle
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