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Which two waves from an earthquake can triangulate the epicenter?
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P-waves (Primary) and S-waves (Secondary). Using the difference in time between the arrival of P- and S-waves, you can then determine the distance from the epicenter. Once you've determined the distance from the epicenter of three different stations, you'll be able to triangulate the epicenter (the point where all three circles cross).
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P waves and S waves are two kinds of seismic waves.?
No. S waves and P waves are energy waves sent from the epicenter of the earthquake. But they are the part of an earthquake that causes damage.
What is the process that is used to find an earthquake's epicenter?
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.
There are two types of body waves that travel out from the epicenter of an earthquake They have unique characteristics Choose each of the characteristics that describes an S-wave?
can travel only through solids ,slower of the two waves ,distorts or shears rock as it travels though it
How do earthquake waves change as they spread out from the epicenter?
theres two kinds of waves that are produced...P-waves and S-waves. its kinda hard to explain the difference between them, but if you google them you can find out more.
What is the fewest number of seismograph stations that are needed to locate the epicenter of an earthquake?
TWO
What two earthquake waves can be used to triangulate the epicenter?
Primary (P) and Secondary (S) waves
P waves and S waves are two kinds of seismic waves.?
No. S waves and P waves are energy waves sent from the epicenter of the earthquake. But they are the part of an earthquake that causes damage.
How do scienetists calculate the location of an earthquake?
Scientists have sensors that detect vibrations. When two vibrate from the same cause, they hear it at different times, and the difference can be used to triangulate on the epicenter. They can predict it too a little.
How does the tectonic plate causes earthquake?
They rub together and send shock-waves outward from the epicenter due to friction between the two plates.
Is data about an earthquake from two seismographic stations enough information to locate the epicenter?
From Science Explorer Prentice Hall Earth Science: " Geologists use seismic waves to locate an earthquake's epicenter. Seismic waves travel at different speeds. P waves arrive at a seismograph first, with S waves following close behind. To tell how far the epicenter is from the seismograph, scientists measure the difference between the arrival time of the P waves and S waves. The farther away an earthquake is, the greater the time between arrival of the P waves and the S waves." Did this help?
The earthquake epicenter was located two time zones east of Chicago What time was it in the time zone containing the epicenter when the earthquake began?
3 hours
What is the process that is used to find an earthquake's epicenter?
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.
There are two types of body waves that travel out from the epicenter of an earthquake They have unique characteristics Choose each of the characteristics that describes an S-wave?
can travel only through solids ,slower of the two waves ,distorts or shears rock as it travels though it
What are the two types of waves used to predict the location of an epicenter?
primary and secondary waves
How do earthquake waves change as they spread out from the epicenter?
theres two kinds of waves that are produced...P-waves and S-waves. its kinda hard to explain the difference between them, but if you google them you can find out more.
What will happen if there were only two seismic stations recorded waves from an earthquake?
Then you would end up with 2 possible locations for the epicenter. You need a 3rd station to confirm the actual location.
What is the fewest number of seismograph stations that are needed to locate the epicenter of an earthquake?
TWO
