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Q · Earthquakemedium · 45s
What is the minimum number of stations needed to locate an epicenter?
TopicEarthquake
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Triangulation using data from at least three seismic stations is needed to accurately determine an epicenter.
Final Answer: Option C - Three