Question

The vibration of earthquakes, last from a few seconds to several minutes, called as ______.

• A. duration
• B. period
• C. hour
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A duration

Duration is the vibration of earthquakes which can be felt by human beings that last from a few seconds to several minutes. Generally, the greater the intensity of the shocks, the longer they last. The average duration of shocks of sufficient intensity to produce much damage is perhaps from one to two minutes.