Using the difference in the time recorded for P waves and S waves to arrive at three different seismograph stations, seismologists can find an earthquake's a. epicenter. b. surface waves. c. fault zone. d. intensity.

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Using the difference in the time recorded for P waves and S waves to arrive at three different seismograph stations, seismologists can find an earthquake&#039;s a. epicenter. b. surface waves. c. fault zone. d. intensity.

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Let&#039;s define all the given examples to find the correct solution.When two rock moves against each other they make pressure that causes the energy release. A place where two rocks are in touch is called a fault zone (c). The intensity (d) of the earthquake depends on the amount of released energy. Seismographs note Pand S waves that come in a time interval of a few seconds. Knowing this time difference, seismologists can determine a circle around the seismograph in which is an epicenter (a). An interaction of P and S wave results in another wave called surface wave (b).We conclude three different seismograph stations are used to determine an eplcenter.Result:a.

Using the difference in the time recorded for P waves and S waves to arrive at three different seismograph stations, seismologists can find an earthquake's a. epicenter. b. surface waves. c. fault zone. d. intensity.

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