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Earthquakes — Quiz

Question 10 • Earth and Space Science

What does the time difference between the arrival of P-waves and S-waves indicate?

Answer
A
distance to the epicenter
B
type of rock underground
C
earthquake strength
D
speed of Earth's rotation

Explanation

P-waves travel faster than S-waves, so they arrive first. The longer the time between their arrivals, the farther the seismic station is from the earthquake’s epicenter. Therefore, the time difference indicates the distance to the epicenter.

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