1. Caused by sudden movement of crustal rocks about a fault plane2. Over time, the stress accumulated along a fault plane overcomes the frictional force & energy is released3. Point of energy release is called the focus or hypocenter4. Point on the surface directly above the focus is called the epicenter5. Two types of waves: body & surface waves

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1. 1. Caused by sudden movement of crustal rocks about a fault plane
2. Over time, the stress accumulated along a fault plane overcomes the frictional force & energy is released
3. Point of energy release is called the focus or hypocenter
4. Point on the surface directly above the focus is called the epicenter
5. Two types of waves: body & surface waves