Short notes about Earhquake
What is Earthquake? The shaking or trembling caused by the sudden release of energy. Usually associated with faulting or breaking of rocks. continuing adjustment of position results in aftershocks. The earthquake was measured by a seismogram, the seismogram was drawn in seismograph. The scale of an earthquake is Richter magnitude scale and This Seismogram was invented by Charles Richter. Explain How energy is stored in rocks? Rocks bend until the strength of the rock is exceeded. rupture occurs and quickly rebound to an undeformed shape. energy is released in waves that radiate outward from the fault. The Focus and Epicentre of an earthquake Focus: The point within Earth where faulting begins is called as the focus. the focus is also known as hypocentre Epicenter: The point directly above the focus on the surface is the epicenter The below diagram represents the what is the epicenter and focus point here you can easily understand what is that? Where