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Seismic Waves, Focus and Epicentre

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The point inside earth's surface where an earthquake begins is known as:

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fault point

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tectonic plate

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focus

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epicentre

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The correct option is C focus
The point inside earth's surface where an earthquake begins is known asfocus.

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