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The point on the earth's surface vertically above the focus of Earthquake is called ______.

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pericentre

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epicentre

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both a and b

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B epicentre

The epicenter of an earthquake is the point on the earth's surface vertically above the focus. Maximum damage is caused at the epicenter.

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