Texas earthquake study cites 'plausible cause'
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 14:42
in Earth & Climate
DALLAS (SMU) -- A study of seismic activity near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport by researchers from Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Austin reveals that the operation of a saltwater injection disposal well in the area was a "plausible cause" for the series of small earthquakes that occurred in the area between Oct. 30, 2008, and May 16, 2009.