At a minimum, how many seismic stations are necessary to locate the epicenter of an earthquake?

Ismael Terreno asked Jun 27, 2022

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Ismael Terreno asked Jun 27, 2022

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Answer: To locate the epicenter of an earthquake, scientists must have seismograms from at least three seismic stations.

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Jportway answered Jul 3, 2022

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