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Which of the following is the definition of an earthquake?
Which of the following is the definition of an earthquake?
- A natural phenomenon that generates seismic waves (correct)
- A sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust
- A point on the fault plane where slippage occurs
- A man-made event that generates seismic waves
What is the epicenter of an earthquake?
What is the epicenter of an earthquake?
- A fracture on the Earth's crust
- The point directly above the hypocenter on the Earth's surface (correct)
- The point on the fault where the first movement occurs
- The maximum stress point on the fault plane
What is the focus or hypocenter of an earthquake?
What is the focus or hypocenter of an earthquake?
- A point on the fault plane where slippage occurs (correct)
- The maximum stress point on the fault plane
- A natural phenomenon that generates seismic waves
- The point directly above the hypocenter on the Earth's surface
Which earthquake event resulted in the largest loss of life?
Which earthquake event resulted in the largest loss of life?
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What is the purpose of Urban Seismology?
What is the purpose of Urban Seismology?
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