Focal Mechanism 3


Focal Mechanism 3 : The three dimensional description of the seismic waves that radiate outward from the focus (hypocentre) of an earthquake. The focal mechanism contains information on the orientation and slip on two perpendicular planes, either of which could represent the fault that ruptured to produce the earthquake. Additional information is needed to select which of the two orientations is correct
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