A new approach to managing earthquake risk from fracking

Monday, April 27, 2020 - 11:40 in Earth & Climate

Hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas production can trigger earthquakes, large and small. A new approach to managing the risk of these quakes could help operators and regulators hit the brakes early enough to prevent nuisance and reduce the chance of property damage and injury. The approach, developed by four Stanford University researchers and published April 28 […]

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