What is the minimum number of points needed to pinpoint the epicenter location of an earthquake, using the radius of a circle of possible points, as obtained from the lag time in arrival between a P wave and an S wave?

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
E) 6


Answer: B) 3

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