Name: __________________________________
Reading Earthquake Data
This is like Practice Page #1!!
The S-P interval (difference in arrival time between P wave and S wave) helps us figure out the distance to the epicenter
of the earthquake.
S-P interval for Station A: ______________________
S-P interval for Station B: ______________________
S-P interval for Station C: ______________________
CHECK YOUR ANSWERS WITH ME BEFORE YOU CONTINUE!
This is like Practice Page #2!!
S-P Interval for Station A: ______________ = Distance: ___________________
S-P Interval for Station B: ______________ = Distance: ___________________
S-P Interval for Station C: ______________ = Distance: ____________________
CHECK YOUR ANSWERS WITH ME AGAIN!
Put a big star on the epicenter:
This is like Practice Page #3!!
The amplitude (height) helps us figure out the strength or Richter value of the earthquake.
Look at the TOP of the S-WAVE only!
Amplitude at Station A: __________
Amplitude at Station B: __________
Amplitude at Station C: __________
CHECK YOUR ANSWERS WITH ME ONE LAST TIME!