Application Scientists use seismograms and triangulation to pinpoint the epicenter of an

Chapter 4, Problem 28

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Application Scientists use seismograms and triangulation to pinpoint the epicenter of an earthquake. a. Data recorded for one quake show that the epicenter is 480 km from Eureka, California; 720 km from Elko, Nevada; and 640 km from Las Vegas, Nevada. Trace the locations of these three towns and use the scale and your construction tools to find the location of the epicenter. b. Is it necessary to have seismogram information from three towns? Would two towns suffice? Explain

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