Examine the movements of earthquake. - Vidyadip

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Examine the movements of earthquake.

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When lithosphere plates move, the surface of the earth vibrates. This vibration is called earthquake.
The place in the crust where the movement starts is called the focus.
Vibration travels outside towards epicentre as waves.
The place on the surface above the focus is called the epicentre.
The strength of earthquake decreases away from the centre.

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