Register
Explain the relationship between a P and S wave that makes it possible to determine the location of an earthquake focus. How is the focus location determined?
96.4k views
1 vote
Explain the relationship between a P and S wave that makes

it possible to determine the location of an earthquake focus.
How is the focus location determined?

User Toby Smith
by
3.3k points

1 Answer

6 votes

Answer:Use the time difference between the arrival of the P and S waves to estimate the distance from the earthquake to the station.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Jhoanna
by
3.5k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

3.3m questions

4.3m answers

Other Questions

Gibberellic acid stimulates the cells of germinating grass seeds to produce mrna molecules that code for hydrolytic enzymes. In this case the role of gibberellic acid can best be described as that of
Name three ecosystem services provided by biodiversity.
As in most areas of biology, the study of mitosis and the cell cycle involves a lot of new terminology. Knowing what the different terms mean is essential to understanding and describing the processes
Climate change is a ___ environmental change
Cerebral aneurysm is most frequently the result of a. subarachnoid hemorrhage. b. subdural hemorrhage. c. meningitis. d. embolic stroke.
Link Copied!