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Oklahoma’s earthquakes strongly linked to wastewater injection depth

Human-made earthquakes in Oklahoma are strongly linked to the depth at which wastewater from the oil and fuel business are injected into the bottom, based on a brand new examine. Geology News — ScienceDaily

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Japanese earthquake zone strongly influenced by the effects of friction

Researchers have identified that subduction-related friction and pre-existing fault structures in the Eurasian/Philippine Sea plate boundary significantly influences earthquake location and rupturing behavior. The degree of friction decreases towards the Nankai Trough, resulting in non-uniform stress accumulation that has influenced … Continue reading

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