In what order will the seismic stations (#1 and #2) detect seismic waves generated by the earthquake shown in the image?
A. Station 1 will detect them first, followed by Station 2.
B. Stations 1 and 2 will detect the waves at the same time.
C. Station 2 will detect them first, followed by Station 1.
D. Only station 2 will detect waves because Station 1 is too close to the hypocenter.
Answer: A
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