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Exact location of current Haiti earthquake?
The epicentre of an earthquake this the point in the earth where the earth moved (fractured) to cause the shaking of the ground. The 2010 Haiti earthquakes epicentre was located 15 miles WSW of Port-Au-Prince and was at a depth of 8.1 miles. it was a 7.0 magnitude earthquake.
What was the longitude of the Haitian earthquake?
The January 12 Haitian earthquake occurred at a longitude of 72 degrees West. According to the US Geological Survey the exact co-ordinates were 18.457°N, 72.533°W.
What is the difference between epicenter and hypo center?
The epicenter is the origin of an earthquake. However, a hypocenter is the exact spot where a bomb has been dropped.
The earthquake which struck Haiti was recorded as magnitude 7.0 what does this mean?
Magnitude is a term used to describe how much energy was released by an earthquake. It gives an indication of the amplitude of the seismic waves that occur and also on the length of the fault rupture zone and the displacement along the fault. A magnitude 7 earthquake is defined by the US Geological Survey as a "major" earthquake. In general earthquake over a magnitude of 4 or 5 can cause damage although the exact reasons why some earthquake are more damaging than others is more complext than just the absolute magnitdue of the earthquake. For more information on this, see the related question.
How do earthquake warnings work?
Well there are warnings if there are earthquakes coming but not by humans by animals. Animals have very sharp senses, so if there was danger your animals will act crazy so you should keep an eye on your animals. Also i recommend you to have a pet. (NOT A LAZY ONE!)
Which term is defined as the exact location where an earthquake occurred?
The term defined as the exact location where an earthquake occurred is the "epicenter." It is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the location where the earthquake's energy is released.
What is the exact position of a place on the earths surface?
Absolute Location.
How is the focus of an earthquake related to the epicenter?
The focus of an earthquake, also known as the hypocenter, is the actual location within the Earth’s crust where the earthquake originates. The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus. The relationship between the focus and the epicenter helps scientists determine the exact location of the earthquake's origin.
What is the term used to define the exact location of an earthquake?
epicenter
What is the exact location in a fault where energy is released during an earthquake?
epicenter
What is the name of the exact point where an earthquake occurred?
The "epicenter" is the point on the surface above the "hypocenter" or "focus" of the earthquake underground.
What is the point on earth's surface directly above an earthquake's point of orgin?
The point on Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's point of origin is known as the epicenter. This is where the seismic waves originate and the shaking is usually strongest. Scientists use seismographs to pinpoint the exact location of the epicenter.
What is the point of origin of an earthquake?
The point of origin of an Earthquake within the earth is known as the hypocentre. It can also be called the focus.Directly above this on the surface is the earthquake's epicenter.
What is the difference between hypocenter and a epicenter?
The hypocenter is the exact location of the earthquakes origin, but where it occurs inside of the Earth. The epicenter is the spot on the Earths crust directly above where the hypocenter is. Or something like that.
What is the epicenter of an earthquake?
The epicentre of an earthquake is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the point within the Earth where the earthquake actually occurred (known as the focus or hypocentre). From this point on the surface the waves of the earthquake radiate outward like the ripples in a pond when a stone is thrown in.
What is it called when earthquakes start below Earth's surface?
All earthquakes occur underground, the exact place where the earthquake starts underground is called the Focus. The location where the earthquake first hits the surface of the earth is called the Epicenter! Hope I helped!
If the focus and the epicenter of an earthquake were in the exact same spot where would that spot have to be?
Well, isn't that a happy little question! If the focus and epicenter of an earthquake were in the exact same spot, that spot would be right beneath the Earth's surface. It's like painting a beautiful landscape with all the details in just the right place. Just remember, every spot has its own unique beauty and purpose.
