24.3.1 - Triangulation Method Using Seismic Stations
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What does the triangulation method use to find an epicentre?
💡 Hint: Think about what information is needed to determine a distance.
Which seismic wave arrives first at seismic stations?
💡 Hint: Remember, P is for Primary, which means first!
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What key method is used for locating earthquake epicentres?
💡 Hint: Consider which method uses three points for location.
True or False: Triangulation requires at least two seismic stations.
💡 Hint: Think about how many points are necessary for triangulation.
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If two seismic stations recorded P-wave and S-wave arrival times of 2s and 6s, and 3s and 9s respectively, discuss how you would apply the triangulation method. What discrepancies would you expect due to distance?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of distance and placement when using waves' arrival times.
Imagine you are a seismologist. Given a seismic station is 50 km away from the epicentre and recorded P-wave arrival time as 5 seconds, calculate the expected S-wave arrival time, given S-waves travel at 60% the speed of P-waves which travel at approximately 8 km/s.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for time = distance / speed and remember the relationship between P-waves and S-waves.
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