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Earthquake Analysis

Earthquake Analysis. Using P-wave and S-wave arrival times to locate an epicenter. Objectives. Obtain P-wave and S-wave arrival times from seismograph for station A, B, and C Calculate S-P arrival difference for each station Using ESRT, determine distance to epicenter for each station

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Earthquake Analysis

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  1. Earthquake Analysis Using P-wave and S-wave arrival times to locate an epicenter

  2. Objectives • Obtain P-wave and S-wave arrival times from seismograph for station A, B, and C • Calculate S-P arrival difference for each station • Using ESRT, determine distance to epicenter for each station • Using the world map and a compass, pinpoint the exact epicenter • Identify the tectonic plates causing the earthquake • Complete and submit a technical report

  3. Seismograph Data

  4. World Map

  5. ESRT page 11

  6. Technical ReportNames of team members: ______________________ Time: _________ Date:________ Location of earthquake: Provide the coordinates of epicenter: _______Latitude ______Longitude Provide a geographic description of the location (ie. Name of continent or ocean): _______ Further Analysis: Identify the names of two tectonic plate that may be involved in creating this earthquake: ____________ and ______________ What type of plate boundary is located here? ______________ Describe the forces may have caused this earthquake based on the type of boundary? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

  7. What to submit? • Please staple your world map with your three intersecting circles to the back of your technical report sheet. • Once submitted, please return your iPad and card and take the “Regents Focus” activity from the front desk. • Work independently on the “Regents Focus” activity, complete for homework.

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