Geography
Which of the following statements related to earthquake focus is not true?
- It is situated on the surface of the earth & from here the earthquake waves spread horizontally on the earth surface.
- It is the point of origin of earthquake wave.
- It is situated below the earths crust
- Effect of earthquake will be greater if focus is situated near the surface
Earthquakes
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it is situated on the surface of the earth & from here the earthquake waves spread horizontally on the earth surface.
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