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