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What is the epicentre of an Earthquake?
Options:
A .  The point from which the intensity of seismic waves declines
B .  The point at which earthquake originates
C .  The point on the earth’s surface vertically above the seismic focus
D .  The point which is prone to volcanoes
Answer: Option C
Answer: (c)
The epicentre is the point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the hypocenter or focus, the point where an earthquake or underground explosion originates.
In the case of earthquakes, the epicentre is directly above the point where the fault begins to rupture, and in most cases, it is the area of greatest damage.

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