The S-P interval of seismic waves recorded at a seismometer is 8 minutes. Approximately how far away is the earthquake’s epicent

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The S-P interval of seismic waves recorded at a seismometer is 8 minutes. Approximately how far away is the earthquake’s epicent

er from the seismometer? [equation: (S-P interval) = 0.00146 (distance to epicenter)]
a.8 km b. 550 km c. 5,500 km d. less than 1 km 12.

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ratelena [41] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-15T15:59:07+03:00

ratelena [41]4 years ago

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The correct answer would be 5,500!!

Alex787 [66] · Answer 2 · 2021-11-15T14:47:07+03:00

Alex787 [66]4 years ago

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According to the equation the correct answer with the interval registered in minutes is: C
8=0.00146 (distance to epicentre) <=> distance to epicentre=8÷0.00146 <=>5479,45 km