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To estimate the distance from the seismograph station to the earthquake epicenter, we can use the typical speed of P waves (approximately 6 km/s) and S waves (approximately 3.5 km/s). The time difference between the P wave and S wave arrival is 2 minutes (or 120 seconds). Given that P waves travel faster, we can calculate the distance using the time difference, which would be approximately 360 km from the epicenter to the station.
What else can I help you with?
If a P-wave arrives 4 minutes after an earthquake occurs at the epicenter how far is the epicenter?
P-waves travel between 5-8 km/s. As such the epicentre could be anywhere between 1200 and 1920 km away.
Which seismic wave type arrives first during an earthquake?
The P Waves. Then the S Waves.
Why you need water bottle in the earthquake survival kit?
A water bottle is essential in an earthquake survival kit because it ensures access to clean drinking water, which is crucial for hydration and survival in emergency situations. After an earthquake, water supply systems may be damaged or contaminated, making it difficult to find safe drinking water. Having a water bottle allows you to carry and store water efficiently, enabling you to stay hydrated until help arrives or it is safe to access other water sources. Additionally, it can be used for other purposes, such as sanitation and cooking, if necessary.
When Maggie arrives at work alone she uses the stairs but when she arrives with a friend she can use the elevator why?
maggie is able bodyed and her friend is disabled
What is the adjective in You can hear the truck's engine when it arrives?
truck's
Which seismic wave arrives last at a seismograph station?
The first waves to arrive at a seismograph station are primary waves, or P waves.
If a P-wave arrives 4 minutes after an earthquake occurs at the epicenter how far is the epicenter?
P-waves travel between 5-8 km/s. As such the epicentre could be anywhere between 1200 and 1920 km away.
The first s-wave arrive at a seismograph station 11 minutes after an earthquake occurred how long after the arrival of the first p-wave did the first s-wave arrive?
The P-wave generally arrives before the S-wave during an earthquake. The time difference between them can help determine the distance to the earthquake's epicenter. In this case, if the S-wave arrived 11 minutes after the earthquake, you would need to calculate the time difference between the arrival of the P-wave and the S-wave to determine how long after the P-wave arrival the S-wave arrived.
As the distance from the epicenter increases What happens to the time lag between p and s wave?
As the distance from the epicenter increases, the time lag between P and S waves increases. This is because the P wave, being faster, arrives at the seismograph station sooner than the S wave which is slower. The greater the distance, the more noticeable this time lag becomes.
Why are s waves called s waves?
A little background first. When an earthquake wave arrives at a seismograph station, the first wave to hit is called the P wave. The second is called the S wave. It turns out that the P wave is a compression wave and the S wave is a shear wave. A compression wave is a direct shove (or tug) parallel to the direction the wave is traveling. A shear wave is a side-to-side shake at right angles to the direction the wave is traveling; transverse to the travel direction, in other words. Therefore the S wave is also known as a transverse wave. The letters P and S actually come from the Latin for First and Second, "primus" and 'secundus." The English "primary" and "secondary" doesn't quite have the same meaning, but it will help you remember which arrives when. "Push" and "Shear" or "Shake" will help you remember which kind of wave has which kind of motion. The time between the P and S wave occurs because the compression wave travels through the Earth faster than the shear wave does. Since the shear wave is slower, the further you are from the epicenter of the earthquake the longer the time between the P and S waves. Seismologists use this to determine how far the epicenter was from the seismograph. And by using distances from three or more seismometer stations at once, they can find the earthquake's epicenter. Another neat thing about the P and S waves is that a compression wave will go through a fluid like water or air, while a shear wave won't. Because S waves won't go through the outer layers of the Earth's core, we know that those layers are liquid.
Which seismic wave type arrives first during an earthquake?
The P Waves. Then the S Waves.
What type of seismic wave arrives after an earthquake?
A seismic wave travels through the Earth's layers, after a volcano, explosion, or earthquake. Transverse, compressional, longitude, and shear waves are all types of seismic waves after earthquakes.
Why are P waves called push-pull waves?
A little background first. When an earthquake wave arrives at a seismograph station, the first wave to hit is called the P wave. The second is called the S wave. It turns out that the P wave is a compression wave and the S wave is a shear wave. A compression wave is a direct shove (or tug) parallel to the direction the wave is traveling. A shear wave is a side-to-side shake at right angles to the direction the wave is traveling; transverse to the travel direction, in other words. Therefore the S wave is also known as a transverse wave. The letters P and S actually come from the Latin for First and Second, "primus" and 'secundus." The English "primary" and "secondary" doesn't quite have the same meaning, but it will help you remember which arrives when. "Push" and "Shear" or "Shake" will help you remember which kind of wave has which kind of motion. The time between the P and S wave occurs because the compression wave travels through the Earth faster than the shear wave does. Since the shear wave is slower, the further you are from the epicenter of the earthquake the longer the time between the P and S waves. Seismologists use this to determine how far the epicenter was from the seismograph. And by using distances from three or more seismometer stations at once, they can find the earthquake's epicenter. Another neat thing about the P and S waves is that a compression wave will go through a fluid like water or air, while a shear wave won't. Because S waves won't go through the outer layers of the Earth's core, we know that those layers are liquid.
After an earthquake which type of seismic wave arrives second at a seismometer?
The secondary or S waves arrive second at a seismometer after an earthquake. These waves move slower than the primary or P waves and typically cause more damage due to their side-to-side shaking motion.
What is the present tense of arrives?
I arrive, he/she arrives
Which type of body wave always arrives after the P-wave?
The next type of seismic wave to arrive after the P-wave is the S-wave.
After an earthquake which type of seismic wave arrives first at a seismometer?
P waves (APEX)
