The point underground where the energy is released (causing the earthquake) is the focus point. This area is the actual origin of the earthquake. It should not be confused with the epicenter, which is the point above ground where the earthquake originates.
the point inside the earth where the first movement of an earthquake occurs and energy is released is called the epicenter.
Focus or Hypocenter
The focus of an earthquake is the point in the earth's interior where energy is release.
The larger the magnitude of the earthquake, the larger the energy to be released by the earthquake.
The point underground where the energy is released (causing the earthquake) is the focus point. This area is the actual origin of the earthquake. It should not be confused with the epicenter, which is the point above ground where the earthquake originates.
the point inside the earth where the first movement of an earthquake occurs and energy is released is called the epicenter.
the point inside the earth where the first movement of an earthquake occurs and energy is released is called the epicenter.
Focus or Hypocenter
the focus
Focus or Hypocenter
The Tectonic Plates.
the eye of the hurricane
Within the Earth, the focal point of the energy released in an earthquake is called the hypocentre or focus. This is where an earthquake actually begins. The place on the Earth's surface directly above this point is known as the epicentre.
The focus of an earthquake is the point in the earth's interior where energy is release.
The larger the magnitude of the earthquake, the larger the energy to be released by the earthquake.
Energy released during an earthquake creates seismic waves.