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An earthquake starts at the FOCUS in Earth and the epicenter is the place directly above the focus.
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Where inside the earth does an earthquake start?
An earthquake starts at the FOCUS in Earth and the epicenter is the place directly above the focus.
What is the point inside earth where movement from inside an earthquake first occurs?
The point inside the earth where movement from inside an earthquake first occurs is known as the focus or hypocenter.
How do you know what is inside the earth?
we know whats inside the earth because there is earthquake wave
What is the point inside the earth where the first movement of an earthquake occurs and energy is released?
the point inside the earth where the first movement of an earthquake occurs and energy is released is called the epicenter.
The is the point inside Earth where the first movement of an earthquake occurs and energy is released.?
the point inside the earth where the first movement of an earthquake occurs and energy is released is called the epicenter.
Is the focus of an earthquake inside the earth and the epicenter is on the surface?
Yes
How does a tsunamis start and how they develop?
Tsunamis start from the earth's plates rubbing together or an earthquake.
What are the forces produced from the inside of the earth and cause sudden changes on its surface?
earthquake
What is the name of the point inside the earth where a tectonic plate breaks during an earthquake?
"epicenter"
What is the point deep inside the earth where energy is released causing an earthquake?
the eye of the hurricane
The spot on the crust above the start of an earthquake is?
The epicenter is the spot on earth's crust directly above the spot where the earthquake formed.
Can a 5.9 earthquake start a tsunami?
It depends on the part of the Earth it is on if you are referring to the recent 5.9 earthquake in easter united states no it can not.
