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प्रश्न
What is the difference between seismic focus and epicenter?
उत्तर
Seismic focus.is located in the interior of earth’s crust from where the earthquake waves originate and the epicentre is the nearest point vertically below the region of earthquake effect.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
For the formation of a rift valley, which of the following processes should occur in the earth’s crust?
Arrange the following statements in chronological order in which an earthquake occurs.
- The earth’s surface vibrates.
- The plates suddenly move.
- Due to the movements in the mantle, compression goes on increasing.
- Along the weak points ( faultlines) rocks break apart.
- Stored energy is released in the form of seismic waves.
Fill in the blank:
Most earthquakes occur on account of the strain in the _________.
Fill in the blank:
About 70 percent of the earthquakes occur in the _________________ Belt.
What is called an earthquake?
What is known as seismic focus and epicenter with respect to an earthquake?
What is known as the Richter scale? State its uses.
Explain the three types of earthquake waves.
Describe the world’s distribution of earthquakes.
Name the instrument used to record Earthquakes.
Describe the main type of Earthquake Waves.
Give two major causes of earthquakes.
Answer the following:
A volcanic eruption is one of the main causes of earthquakes.
Give one word for the following :
An instrument used for recording all the earth tremors and earthquakes.
The magnitude of an earthquake is measured by ______.
What is Seismograph?
An earthquake of magnitude ______ scale can cause damage from things falling.
In India, the Himalayan region and the ______ valley are prone to earthquakes.
Choose the odd one.
focus, epicenter, vent, seismic waves
