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What is fault zone and epicenter ??? Explain…

Answer 1

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Fault Zone :- Zones which lie close to the boundaries of the tectonic plates are termed as fault zones.

Epicenter :- The point on the surface of the earth just vertically above the fault zone.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

The rupture or tear in the earth's surface that result from an earthquake is a fault scarp. 12. ... The focus is the point within the earth where seismic waves originate; it is centered on the part of the fault that has the greatest movement. The epicenter is on the earth's surface directly above the focus.