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An '''Epicenter''' is the point on the surface of the earth directly above an [[earthquake]]'s focus.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref> Shockwaves will eminate outwards from this epicenter. | An '''Epicenter''' is the point on the surface of the earth directly above an [[earthquake]]'s focus.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref> Shockwaves will eminate outwards from this epicenter. | ||
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Revision as of 19:57, August 7, 2008
An Epicenter is the point on the surface of the earth directly above an earthquake's focus.[1] Shockwaves will eminate outwards from this epicenter.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Physical Science. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000