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    The_______ Is the Site of Initial Rupturing Associated with an Earthquake
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The_______ Is the Site of Initial Rupturing Associated with an Earthquake

Question 23

Question 23

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The_______ is the site of initial rupturing associated with an earthquake.


A) fault
B) epicenter
C) focus
D) seismic zone

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