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What is the term for the point on the surface of the earth directly above the focus?
Epicenter
What is the term for the point inside the earth where the earthquake started?
Hypocenter
Where do earthquakes originate?
In tectonic plate boundary
What is the relationship between the focus and the epicenter?
The epicenter is directly above the focus
What is the location of the focus in an earthquake?
Inside the earth
Test your knowledge of the basics of earthquakes, including the points where they originate and the terms used to describe their location. Learn about the focus, epicenter, and tectonic plate boundaries that shape our planet's surface.
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