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[14] [15] It appears that earthquake shaking from induced earthquakes may be similar to that observed in natural tectonic earthquakes, [16] [17] or may have higher shaking at shorter distances. [18] This means that ground-motion models derived from recordings of natural earthquakes, which are often more numerous in strong-motion databases [ 19 ...
In 2016, Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij funded a team of researchers from Durham University and Newcastle University to conduct a full review of induced seismicity. This review formed part of a scientific workshop aimed at estimating the maximum possible magnitude earthquake that might be induced by conventional gas production in the Groningen gas field.
The devastating aftermath of a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet’s holy city of Shitgatse on the morning of January 7 has raised a well-known, common question that most wonder after such ...
A study on possible correlation between large nuclear tests at the Nevada Test Site and earthquakes hundreds of kilometers away in California found no peaks in seismicity at the times of the explosions. [4] The 1968 one-megaton underground nuclear test Faultless, caused clearly visible surface slip up to 40 km away. [3]
Moderately damaging earthquakes strike between New York and Wilmington, Delaware, about twice a century, the USGS said, and smaller earthquakes are felt in the region roughly every two to three years.
Multiple earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 and higher struck off the west coast in the Pacific Ocean in the early morning hours of Friday, Oct. 18., according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Center.
In southern California about 6% of M≥3.0 earthquakes are "followed by an earthquake of larger magnitude within 5 days and 10 km." [12] In central Italy 9.5% of M≥3.0 earthquakes are followed by a larger event within 48 hours and 30 km. [13] While such statistics are not satisfactory for purposes of prediction (giving ten to twenty false ...
Earthquakes account for about 65% of the risk for a worst-case scenario meltdown. Potential internal fires at the plant make up another 18%. The last 17% is made up of everything from aircraft ...