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Triggering quakes with waste

Authors :
Reed, Christina
Source :
Geotimes. March, 2002, Vol. 47 Issue 3, p7, 1 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Research on earthquake patterns in Ohio's Ashtabula Township indicates that hazardous wastes are leaking out of the 1.8 km-deep well they were stored in and seeping into the surrounding porous rock, providing slip lubrication for a previously unknown fault. Contributing factors and legal issues are also discussed.

Details

ISSN :
00168556
Volume :
47
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Geotimes
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.85949822