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Stanford researchers find similar characteristics in human-induced and natural earthquakes
New research shows manmade and naturally occurring earthquakes in the central U.S. share the same characteristics, information that will help scientists predict and mitigate damage
August 02, 2017
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Under Pressure, Scientists Seek Solutions to Human-Caused Earthquakes
Wastewater injection has created seismic problems in states like Oklahoma and Texas—but there are ways to mitigate the rumbling
February 01, 2017
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Number of manmade earthquakes in Oklahoma declining, but risk remains high
Stanford scientists predict that over the next few years, the rate of earthquakes induced by wastewater injection in Oklahoma will decrease significantly.
November 30, 2016
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New maps reveal safe locations for wastewater injection
New maps of the geologic forces contributing to earthquakes in Texas and Oklahoma could help reduce the likelihood of manmade temblors associated with wastewater injection.
November 11, 2016
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U.S. Geology Maps Reveal Areas Vulnerable To Man-Made Quakes
Some parts of Oklahoma and Texas now have about the same risk of an earthquake as parts of California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
March 02, 2016
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Stanford scientists develop 'Shazam for earthquakes'
A new algorithm designed to find matching seismic signals in large earthquake databases could find previously missed microquakes.
December 04, 2015
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Oklahoma earthquakes linked to oil and gas wastewater disposal wells, say Stanford researchers
A new Stanford study finds that the recent spike in triggered earthquakes in Oklahoma is primarily due to the injection of wastewater produced during oil production – but not from
June 18, 2015
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Oklahoma earthquakes linked to oil and gas wastewater disposal wells
A new Stanford study finds that the recent spike in triggered earthquakes in Oklahoma is primarily due to the injection of wastewater produced during oil production.
June 18, 2015
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Oklahoma's rise in quakes linked to man-made causes
Bill Whitaker reports on the high incidence of earthquakes in Oklahoma, where oil and gas production is injecting vast amounts of wastewater into the earth
May 08, 2015