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Triangulation. First, they calculate the time between the first and second - primary and secondary - seismic waves created in an earthquake and use this information to determine how far the seismometer is from the epicenter of the earthquake. A circle is drawn around the seismometer so that it is in the center and the radius is equal to the calculated distance. Using this information from three different seismometers, two more circles are drawn and the intersecting point of the three circles is where the epicenter of the earthquake is located.
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How many recordings stations are needed to find the epicenter of an earthquakes and why?
At least three recording stations are needed to find the epicenter of an earthquake because each station provides data on the arrival time of seismic waves. By determining the time difference between when the waves reach each station, triangulation can be used to pinpoint the epicenter. The more stations available, the more accurate the location determination.
What is the difference of the P waves and S waves used to locate an earthquake's epicenter?
P waves, also called primary waves, are the first waves to be registered on a seismograph. The S waves, or secondary waves, are the second and slower wave to register on the seismograph. When locating an earthquakes epicenter seismologists take the first reading of the P wave, and then take the reading from the S wave. At the station of where the earthquake was recorded, seismologists draw a large circle from where the earthquakes epicenter could be. TO exactly located the earthquakes epicenter there needs to be at least 3 dfferent staions where the earthquake hit to determine its epicenter using the S and P time interval.
Where is the location on earth's surface above the point where earthquakes start?
The location on Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake starts is known as the epicenter. This point is usually where the seismic waves are first detected and is typically used to determine the location of the earthquake.
What difference between P-waves and S-waves is used to find an earthquake's epicenter?
The difference in arrival times of P-waves and S-waves can be used to find an earthquake's epicenter. P-waves travel faster than S-waves, so by measuring the time lag between the arrival of the two wave types at different seismic stations, scientists can triangulate the epicenter of the earthquake.
What is the simplest method used to find an earthquake's epicenter?
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What is is a seismic travel-time curve and how is it used to study earthquakes?
i only know that it is used to measure the distnace from the epicenter
What are seismographs used for?
A seismograph is used to detect vibrations and motions in the Earth's crust. These tremors are usually due to friction between tectonic plates (earthquakes) or huge powerful volcanic activity. - hope that helps
How many recordings stations are needed to find the epicenter of an earthquakes and why?
At least three recording stations are needed to find the epicenter of an earthquake because each station provides data on the arrival time of seismic waves. By determining the time difference between when the waves reach each station, triangulation can be used to pinpoint the epicenter. The more stations available, the more accurate the location determination.
What is the method used to figure out the epicenter of an earthquake?
epicenter and seiesmic waves, find the distance and seismograph stations
How do scientists find the distance to the epicenter of the quake?
they used the focus
A travel-time graph can be used to find?
the distance from a epicenter to an earthquake :)
What can a travel time graph can be used to find?
A travel time graph can be used to find the distance from the epicenter of an earthquake.
What is used to find earthquakes?
Seismograph
What is the difference of the P waves and S waves used to locate an earthquake's epicenter?
P waves, also called primary waves, are the first waves to be registered on a seismograph. The S waves, or secondary waves, are the second and slower wave to register on the seismograph. When locating an earthquakes epicenter seismologists take the first reading of the P wave, and then take the reading from the S wave. At the station of where the earthquake was recorded, seismologists draw a large circle from where the earthquakes epicenter could be. TO exactly located the earthquakes epicenter there needs to be at least 3 dfferent staions where the earthquake hit to determine its epicenter using the S and P time interval.
Where is the location on earth's surface above the point where earthquakes start?
The location on Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake starts is known as the epicenter. This point is usually where the seismic waves are first detected and is typically used to determine the location of the earthquake.
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.
