2.15 Lab Earthquake Epicenter Answer Key

Question: Data Chart

Seismic Wave Travel

Station Difference Arrival Times (min and sec) Distance From the Epicenter (Km)

A

B

C

D

E

Answer: A- 2:15- 1,000

B- 3:00- 1,500

C- 3:40- 2,000

D- 4:55- 2,500

E- 5:15- 3,000

Question:

Answer: 5 min and 15 sec

Question: Look at a map of the United States. Where was your earthquake located? Name the state and the compass direction.

Answer: Mississippi South

Question: Do a quick internet search about tsunamis and earthquakes. How can you apply what you have learned to Tsunami’s?

Answer: Most tsunamis occur because of an earthquake, in part of the aftershock.

Question:

Answer: 4 min and 55 sec