Which of the following is true regarding the epicenter of an earthquake?
A. It's the point on the surface closest to where the strain energy was released.
B. It's the weakest point in a rock body, hence undergoes the greatest amount of damage.
C. It represents the point where strain energy was initially released.
D. It's the point where seismic waves have the slowest velocity.
E. It's the point where seismic waves have the least amount of energy.
Answer: A
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