Finding the Epicenter KC

Front

What is the minimum number of seismic stations data is necessary to locate the epicenter in the triangulation method?

Back

three

Front

From the seismogram, the distance to the epicenter can be determined by measuring the difference in the arrival times of the P and S waves.

Back

the difference in the arrival times of the P and S waves

Front

What is the epicenter?

Back

The point on Earth's surface directly above the focus.

Front

___ waves are the first and fastest seismic waves.

Back

P waves

Front

An instrument that detects and measures earthquakes is a

Back

seismograph

Front

What happens to lag time the further you are from the epicenter?

Back

Increases

Front

Where are the S-waves located on this seismogram?

Back

C

Front

Where are the P-waves located on this seismogram?

Back

A

Front

Where is the epicenter for this earthquake located based on triangulation? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

D

Front

It is a method used to locate the epicenter of an earthquake.

Back

Triangulation