Q:
With reference to earthquakes, which of the following statements are correct?
A. Earthquakes largely occur along the converging plate boundaries.
B. Point of origin of earthquake in lithosphere is known as focus/hypocenter.
C. Intensity of earthquake decreases with distance from the epicenter.
D. Epicentre of earthquake always remains over continents only.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: B) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: Epicentre of Earthquakes can be over both oceanic and continental surface. Epicentres above oceanic surface are cause of tsunamisof large intensity. Anearthquake's hypocentreis the position where the strain energy stored in the rockis first released, marking thepointwhere the fault begins to rupture.
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