Geography
What is the difference between seismic focus and epicentre?
Earthquakes
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| Seismic focus | Epicentre |
|---|---|
| The point of origin of seismic waves is called seismic focus. | The point on the earth's surface directly above the seismic focus is called epicentre. |
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