Question

The dark areas are the earthquake epicenters. where are they situated?

Answer 1

Answer:

The epicenter is the point on the earth's surface vertically above the hypocenter (or focus), point in the crust where a seismic rupture begins.

Answer 2

The dark areas are known as the Earthquake epicenters. Below is the explanation of the location of the epicenters.

• The point situated just below the surface of the Earth where it is confirmed that a particular Earthquake starts is known as the hypocenter.
• The place located immediately above the hypocenter (also known as the focus) on the Earth's surface is termed the epicenter.
• This is where the Earthquake has been confirmed to have originated on Earth's surface.
• This area is darker compared to other Earthquake affected areas.
• It is here that marks the beginning of the seismic rupture.

Hence, the place of situation of the epicenter of the Earthquake has been specified above.

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