The point on Earth’s surface vertically above the focus of an earthquake is called:
Answer: Epicenter
Explanation
The epicenter of an earthquake is the point on the earth's surface vertically above the focus. Maximum damage is caused at the epicenter.
زلزلے کا مرکز زمین کی سطح پر عمودی طور پر اوپر کی حیثیت سے ایک نقطہ ہے۔ زیادہ تر نقصان زلزلے کے مرکز پر ہوتا ہے۔
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