Locating
the Epicenter
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Using the method of triangulation previously described, convert the earthquake sound travel times listed below into a distance from each hydrophone. Using a compass, draw a circle at the appropriate distance around each hydrophone location and find the location of the earthquake epicenter. Remember:
Distance = Time x Speed #AX01 = 1.87 seconds #AX02 = 0.97 seconds #AX03 = 1.53 seconds What are the coordinates of the epicenter? |