Earthquake Glossary - focal depth
focal depth
The focal depth refers to the depth of an earthquake hypocenter.
Diagram of dipping slab with different focal depth events.
The focal depth refers to the depth of an earthquake hypocenter.
Diagram of dipping slab with different focal depth events.
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