What is the hypocenter?
The point where the earthquake rupture begins, usually deep down on the fault. • Q: What is the epicenter? A: The point on the surface directly above the hypocenter. • Q: What is the name of the zone of earthquakes surrounding the Pacific Ocean? A: The zone is called the Circum-Pacific belt–about 90% of the world’s earthquakes occur there. The next most seismic region (5-6% of Earthquakes) is the Alpide belt (extends from Mediterranean region, eastward through Turkey, Iran, and northern India. • Q: How is the media currently dealing with Earthquakes ? A: The press, radio, and television are doing an excellent job of alerting the public to the hazard through news, reports, feature articles and television specials–this has caused an increased awareness of the threat that has prompted many people to seek additional info about earthquakes and to ask questions about what they should do. Overall, increased awareness will help to reduce death, injuries and property damage in the next big ea
