Human-Induced Earthquakes from Deep-Well Injection: A Brief Overview
Description:
This report reviews the current scientific understanding of induced seismicity, primarily in the context of Class II oil and gas wastewater disposal wells. The report also outlines the regulatory framework for these injection wells, and identifies several federal and state initiatives responding to recent events of induced seismicity associated with Class II disposal.
Date:
September 30, 2016
Creator:
Folger, Peter & Tiemann, Mary
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