The Difference in Time Between the Arrival of S Waves

question 87

Multiple Choice

The difference in time between the arrival of S waves and the arrival of P waves can be used to determine

• A) the magnitude of an earthquake.
• B) the epicenter of an earthquake.
• C) the damage caused by an earthquake.
• D) all of the above.

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