The physical mechanisms of induced earthquakes
Anthropogenic operations involving underground fluid extraction or injection can cause
unexpectedly large and even damaging earthquakes, despite operational and regulatory …
unexpectedly large and even damaging earthquakes, despite operational and regulatory …
Disposal From In Situ Bitumen Recovery Induced the ML 5.6 Peace River Earthquake
Earthquakes induced by human activities can impede the development of underground
resources. Significant induced events (M5) have caused both economic and human losses …
resources. Significant induced events (M5) have caused both economic and human losses …
Statistical bounds on how induced seismicity stops
Earthquakes caused by human activities receive scrutiny due to the risks and hazards they
pose. Seismicity that occurs after the causative anthropogenic operation stops has been …
pose. Seismicity that occurs after the causative anthropogenic operation stops has been …
Data-driven spatiotemporal assessment of the event-size distribution of the Groningen extraction-induced seismicity catalogue
AG Muntendam-Bos, N Grobbe - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
For induced seismicity, the non-stationary, heterogeneous character of subsurface stress
perturbations can be a source of spatiotemporal variations in the scaling of event sizes; one …
perturbations can be a source of spatiotemporal variations in the scaling of event sizes; one …
Projecting seismicity induced by complex alterations of underground stresses with applications to geothermal systems
Seismicity associated with subsurface operations is a major societal concern. It is therefore
critical to improve predictions of the induced seismic hazard. Current statistical approaches …
critical to improve predictions of the induced seismic hazard. Current statistical approaches …
Monitoring microseismicity of the Hengill geothermal field in Iceland
Induced seismicity is one of the main factors that reduces societal acceptance of deep
geothermal energy exploitation activities, and felt earthquakes are the main reason for …
geothermal energy exploitation activities, and felt earthquakes are the main reason for …
A strategy for choosing red‐light thresholds to manage hydraulic fracturing induced seismicity in North America
Induced earthquakes caused by hydraulic fracturing are a growing concern, with risks that
are often managed by traffic light protocols (TLPs). Here, we apply a risk‐informed strategy …
are often managed by traffic light protocols (TLPs). Here, we apply a risk‐informed strategy …
Transient evolution of the relative size distribution of earthquakes as a risk indicator for induced seismicity
Induced earthquakes pose a substantial challenge to many geo-energy applications, and in
particular to Enhanced Geothermal Systems. We demonstrate that the key factor controlling …
particular to Enhanced Geothermal Systems. We demonstrate that the key factor controlling …
High seismic velocity structures control moderate to strong induced earthquake behaviors by shale gas development
Moderate to strong earthquakes have been induced worldwide by shale gas development,
however, it is still unclear what factors control their behaviors. Here we use local seismic …
however, it is still unclear what factors control their behaviors. Here we use local seismic …
Induced seismicity red-light thresholds for enhanced geothermal prospects in the Netherlands
Prospects for geothermal energy in the Netherlands have renewed concerns around
induced earthquakes. Risks from induced earthquakes are managed by traffic light protocols …
induced earthquakes. Risks from induced earthquakes are managed by traffic light protocols …