Scientists link deep wells to deadly Spain quake

Sunday, October 21, 2012 - 13:30 in Earth & Climate

Farmers drilling ever deeper wells over decades to water their crops likely contributed to a deadly earthquake in southern Spain last year, a new study suggests. The findings may add to concerns about the effects of new energy extraction and waste disposal technologies.

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