EARTHQUAKE EPICENTER DETERMINATION USING DELTA T DATA,

Abstract

Theoretical time differences in the arrival of P-waves at different seismic stations around the Pacific were compiled and plotted by digital computer and by hand. Time-difference curves were plotted for each pair of seismic stations; such curves will allow the quick determination of earthquake epicenters. The following seismic stations were used in the compilations: Honolulu, Hawaii; Tucson, Arizona; Hong Kong; College, Alaska; and Sitka, Alaska. Included in this report is a modified version of the spherical hyperbola program that was used in the compilation. Travel-time difference charts are included as appendices for all combinations of the seismic stations listed above. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0631847

Entities

People

  • George Pararas-carayannis
  • James Sasser

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computers
  • Computing Devices
  • Digital Computers
  • Earthquakes
  • Epicenters
  • Hong Kong
  • Travel Time

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  • Business Analytics
  • Seismology