NDA 2024 General Knowledge question
Which of the following statements regarding earthquakes is/are correct ? 1. The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus is called the epicentre of the earthquake. 2. Earthquakes generate Primary and Secondary waves that radiate outward from the earthquake focus. 3. Deep-focus earthquakes are likely to cause more damage than shallow-focus earthquakes. Select the answer using the code given below :
Answer: (B)
Solution
The epicentre is the point on the surface directly above the focus, and P and S waves radiate outwards from the focus. Shallow-focus
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