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The YouTube video discusses how to calculate the epicenter of an earthquake using seismic data from San Jose, California. Mr. Gaza demonstrates finding the time difference between P-waves and S-waves and introduces "The Bray way" for this calculation. A reference table and precision are emphasized. The speaker marks a distance of 1,400 kilometers on a chart and uses intersecting circles to locate the earthquake's epicenter, adjusting the X placement for accuracy. This method helps in pinpointing the epicenter despite slight variations in the meeting point of the circles. Key terms include P-waves, S-waves, and seismic data.
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In this segment of the video, Mr. Gaza demonstrates how to find the epicenter of an earthquake using seismic data from San Jose, California. He explains how to calculate the time difference between the arrival of P-waves and S-waves at a particular station. The time difference in this case is found to be 2 minutes and 20 seconds. Viewers are also introduced to an alternative method called “The Bray way” for calculating this time difference. Additionally, the video highlights the need for a reference table and scrap paper to determine the earthquake’s distance from San Jose based on the time difference.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates marking specific points on a chart to determine a distance of 1,400 kilometers to the epicenter. They then use a drawing compass to draw a circle representing this radius around San Jose, California. The speaker emphasizes precision and accuracy in marking and drawing the circle based on the calculated distance. Subsequently, they move on to locating Memphis, Tennessee, and mention the arrival times of the P-waves.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains how to determine the epicenter of an earthquake using intersecting circles. They demonstrate drawing circles to represent earthquake waves and where they intersect indicates the epicenter. The point where the circles meet may not be exact, so an X is placed there. The speaker notes that the meeting point can vary slightly and provides guidance on how to adjust the X placement accordingly. The X is marked with the center anywhere in the general area of intersection. This method helps in locating the earthquake’s epicenter accurately.