8th Grade Earth Science Core Labs

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Purpose:
How can an earthquake's epicenter be located?

Summary:
From information recorded by a seismograph, scientists are able to determine the exact arrival times of both P & S waves since P waves travel faster than S waves.

Objectives Links:
1. F: Land Forms

Process Skills Checklist

Materials:

• compass
• graph
• map of U.S.

Safety Concerns:
none

Revision Date:
November 2001