New analysis casts doubt on predicted decrease in Oklahoma earthquakes
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 - 13:02
in Earth & Climate
The disposal of wastewater from oil and gas production by injecting it deep into the ground has been linked to a dramatic increase in earthquake activity in Oklahoma since 2009. Injection rates have declined recently because of regulatory actions and market forces, but seismologists say that has not yet significantly reduced the risk of potentially damaging earthquakes.