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Explain the relationship between a P and S wave that makes it possible to determine the location of an earthquake focus. How is the focus location determined?

Explain the relationship between a P and S wave that makes it possible to determine the location of an earthquake focus. How is the focus location determined?
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Explain the relationship between a P and S wave that makes

it possible to determine the location of an earthquake focus.
How is the focus location determined?

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Answer:Use the time difference between the arrival of the P and S waves to estimate the distance from the earthquake to the station.

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