Consider the following statements regarding hypocentre: I. It is the point where the energy is released and is called the focus of an earthquake. II. It is the point where the earthquake starts and may be many kilometers deep within the Earth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
C. Both I and II
The hypocentre is the point within the Earth where an earthquake rupture starts. It is also commonly termed the focus. It is the exact location where the strain energy stored in the rock is first released, marking the origin of the seismic waves. This point can be located at various depths beneath the Earth's surface, ranging from near the surface to hundreds of kilometers deep. Thus, both statements I and II are correct. Answer: Both I and II
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