Locating the Epicenter

Using the method of triangulation previously described, convert the earthquake sound travel times listed below into a distance from each hydrophone. Using a compass, draw a circle at the appropriate distance around each hydrophone location and find the location of the earthquake epicenter.

Remember: Distance = Time x Speed
Use a sound speed of 1.5 km/second.

#AX01 = 1.87 seconds

#AX02 = 0.97 seconds

#AX03 = 1.53 seconds

What are the coordinates of the epicenter?

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