1.Scientists use triangulation to find the epicenter of an earthquake. When seismic data is collected from at least three different locations, it can be used to determine the epicenter by where it intersects. ... Knowing this helps them calculate the distance from the epicenter to each seismograph.
2.Earthquakes are the result of the release of stress/strain that builds up as Earth's tectonic plates move and grind against each other. Although some regions around the world are definitely more prone to earthquakes than others, it is not possible to accurately predict exactly where or when earthquakes will occur.
3.Seismologists can find work with universities, laboratories, observatories, research firms, environmental consulting firms, oil and gas companies, governments, insurance companies, or engineering companies. In the US, the majority of jobs are located in the West.
