It is called the focus and the point on earth's surface where their impact is max. is called an epicentre.
The focus / hypocentre is the point within the earth where an earthquake originates.
Fault lines - between two tectonic plates. Pressure builds up over time as the plates move towards or against each other and then it is released all at once.
focus also known as hypocenter
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Scientists use seismic waves to map Earth's interior by using seismographs that measure the times at which seismic waves arrive at different distances from an earthquake.
Scientists look to the seismic waves to reveal the Earth's interior.
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The seismic or shock energy that travels through Earth away from an earthquake is a form of mechanical energy. Mechanical energy applies force to materials. That's what seismic energy does in moving rocks in the earth's crust.
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It is the focus or hypocenter and is the point of initial breakage and movement along the fault.
In geological terms, it is the point below the Earth's surface where seismic waves originate during an earthquake.
(not seismic, seismic wave)Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the earth.
How do scientists use seismic waves to study the Earth
the point in the interior of earth from where earthquake is orginated .
Seismic waves are any waves that travel through the Earth. As such all earthquake waves are seismic waves, however not all seismic waves are caused by earthquakes.
The epicenter does not recive seismic waves.
earthquakes create seismic waves.
(not seismic, seismic wave)Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the earth.
No. A seismic wave can simply be though of as an "earthquake wave". Seismic waves originate in the tectonic plates of the Earth as they crash against each other, causing a vibration.
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These waves are slower than those that originate at the focus.