High School Earth Science/Nature of Earthquakes - Causes of Earthquakes. 1  Almost all earthquakes occur at plate boundaries. 2  The point where the rock ruptures is usually below the Earthâs surface. 3  Just above the focus on the land surface is the earthquake's epicenter (Figure 7.26).
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, also known as UNC, or simply Carolina, is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. It is one of the 17 campuses of the University of North Carolina system.
North Carolina Interesting Facts. 1  The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is the oldest State University in the United States. 2  In 1903 the Wright Brothers made the first successful powered flight by man at Kill Devil Hill near Kitty Hawk. 3  High Point is known as the Furniture Capital of the World.