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Four seismometers stations are the minimum needed to calculate the epicenter of an earthquake.

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"Four seismometer stations are the minimum needed to calculate the epicenter of an earthquake".

Answer: The above statement is False.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Seismographs are devices used to measure the movement of earth and it uses a motion sensor named seismometers that are connected with a recording devices.
  • They determine the actual movement of the earth at a particular time and it records the observation.
  • Three seismometers are used to locate the center point of the earthquake region.
  • Seismograph displays the damage caused by the earthquake in a graphical data based on the readings observed in the seismometer.
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