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select the correct location on the image. one cause of tsunamis is eart…

Question

select the correct location on the image. one cause of tsunamis is earthquakes in the ocean floor. in the image, which point represents the hypocenter of an underwater earthquake?

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

The hypocenter of an earthquake is the point within the Earth where the earthquake rupture starts. In the context of an underwater earthquake, it is located below the ocean - floor along the fault line. Point D is along the fault line and within the Earth's crust, which is where the earthquake rupture initiates.

Answer:

D