Focal Point Of Earthquake Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from December 12, 2024
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Updated Dec 12, 2024
Focal Point Of Earthquake Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Focal Point Of Earthquake for the December 12, 2024 edition of the crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 9 letters. Start with E and end with E, and the possible solutions are EACHWHERE, EARTHRISE, EPICENTRE.
The answer is EPICENTRE.
"Focal Point of Earthquake" with the answer "EPICENTRE" refers to the point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the origin of an earthquake. The epicentre is the location where the seismic waves are first felt most strongly, and it is often used to describe the area of maximum damage.
This term is derived from Greek, where "epi" means "upon" and "kentron" means "center." It contrasts with the hypocenter, which is the point within the Earth where the earthquake actually originates. The epicentre serves as the primary reference point for measuring the intensity and impact of an earthquake. It is crucial for both scientific study and emergency response.
This clue was last seen in Crossword Puzzle on December 12, 2024. You can also get all other Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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