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Yes they do. they do this because if the waves come from the earthquake, which they do. they can just trace the waves back to the earthquake and find the epicenter
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe method scientists use to locate the epicenter of an earthquake is to use the data from seismographs which was used to record the vibrations of P waves, S waves, and surface waves as the waves travel through Earth.
They triangulate the location of the epicenter by measuring the time of observation by several observation points together, knowing the time it takes for the various waves to propagate through the Earth.
Most (but not all!) normally use 'stations' where there are sensors to triangulate the location. hope this helped!
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∙ 10y agoThe seismic waves (P-waves and S-waves) are recorded, and can be tracked by speed and distance as they move through the various layers of the Earth. Having three values for distance (from three separate locations) allows triangulation of the epicenter.
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∙ 8y agoSince they know the speed that seismic waves travel through the earth, measurements taken at different points on the earth's surface can be used to 'triangulate' the location of the epicentre.
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∙ 12y agothe waves vibrate the seismograph and cause the pen to move
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How do geologist locate the epicenter of an earthquake?
This job would normally be undertaken by a type of geophysicist known as a seismologist rather than a geologist. For information on how seismologists locate seismic waves, see the related question.
How do scientists work out the epicentre of an earthquake?
S-waves and P-waves emit from the focus (epicenter) at the same time, yet one of them is faster than the other. therefore the S waves and P waves are directly proportional to each other. So all one needs is to do the math and trace the distance between the waves and there, you have found the Focus (epicenter) of the earthquake.
Where are seismographs located?
At many different earthquake centers. When an earthquake happens the tree nearest earthquake centers record the magnitude and intensity of the seismic waves produced by the earthquake in order to find the origin or epicenter
What is the SP time method?
It is a method used by seismologists to find the epicentre of an earthquake based on the difference in arrival times of P and S seismic waves as recorded at seismometer stations. For more information on the method used, please see the related question.
How does triangulation determine the epicenter?
To locate the epicenter you use the speed of waves that travel from the epicenter to the seismic sensor locations. With two sensors you are able to narrow the location to two places (when on a surface using intersecting hyperbolas). With a third sensor you have the location on a surface and below ground. This third sensor is why they call it tri - angulation but the angles are hard to find without HS trigonometry and other mathematics.
What waves do scientists use to find an earthquake's epicenter?
seismic waves
How do geologist locate the epicenter of an earthquake?
This job would normally be undertaken by a type of geophysicist known as a seismologist rather than a geologist. For information on how seismologists locate seismic waves, see the related question.
How do you find the epicenter of an earthquake by seismic data?
By finding the arrival time of the P waves and S waves :)
What do geologists use to locate a earthquakes epicenter?
The S-P time method is perhaps the simplest method seismologists use to find an earthquake's epicenter. +++ No it's not. That finds its Focus. The Epicentre is the point of maximum movement on the land surface above the slip itself.
What is the simplest method seismologists use to find an earthquake's epicenter?
The S-P time method is perhaps the simplest method seismologists use to find an earthquake's epicenter. +++ No it's not. That finds its Focus. The Epicentre is the point of maximum movement on the land surface above the slip itself.
A travel-time graph can be used to find the?
The distance of an earthquake epicenter from a seismic station. Using the Three point method, the distance from 3 seismic stations are used to locate the epicenter by triangulation.
A travel-time graph can be used to find the .?
The distance of an earthquake epicenter from a seismic station. Using the Three point method, the distance from 3 seismic stations are used to locate the epicenter by triangulation.
How do scientists work out the epicentre of an earthquake?
S-waves and P-waves emit from the focus (epicenter) at the same time, yet one of them is faster than the other. therefore the S waves and P waves are directly proportional to each other. So all one needs is to do the math and trace the distance between the waves and there, you have found the Focus (epicenter) of the earthquake.
What is the method used to figure out the epicenter of an earthquake?
epicenter and seiesmic waves, find the distance and seismograph stations
Where are seismographs located?
At many different earthquake centers. When an earthquake happens the tree nearest earthquake centers record the magnitude and intensity of the seismic waves produced by the earthquake in order to find the origin or epicenter
What is the SP time method?
It is a method used by seismologists to find the epicentre of an earthquake based on the difference in arrival times of P and S seismic waves as recorded at seismometer stations. For more information on the method used, please see the related question.
What is SP time method?
It is a method used by seismologists to find the epicentre of an earthquake based on the difference in arrival times of P and S seismic waves as recorded at seismometer stations. For more information on the method used, please see the related question.
