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Fracking injection process linked to scores of earthquakes, new study finds

Tue, Aug 07 2012 at 7:20 AM

Researchers identified the epicenters for 67 earthquakes, most located within a few miles of one or more fracking wells.
Haiti earthquake explained via virtual reality

Tue, Jul 03 2012 at 8:56 AM

Virtual fieldwork will help researchers examine disaster sites remotely and quickly without diverting resources away from humanitarian efforts.
World earthquake map captures every rumble since 1898

Fri, Jun 29 2012 at 9:56 AM

The map shows 203,186 earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 or greater up to 2003.
China quake kills at least four, injures 100

Sun, Jun 24 2012 at 1:10 PM

The quake toppled houses and cut off communications with parts of the affected counties.
Cat plays guitar during earthquake

Fri, Jun 22 2012 at 9:52 AM

Video: A cat seems unshaken as he plays guitar during an earthquake in Australia.
Earthquake rattles Melbourne

Tue, Jun 19 2012 at 8:22 AM

Australia only occasionally experiences earthquakes, with the biggest in recent memory happening in 1997 with a 6.3 magnitude tremor.
Carbon capture too risky, earthquake prone

Mon, Jun 18 2012 at 3:18 PM

The technique aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere by capturing, liquefying and injecting them below ground at high volumes.
Earthquake risk from fracking is relatively low, study finds

Fri, Jun 15 2012 at 1:27 PM

But the U.S. National Research Council finds that the most significant quake risk is connected to the secondary injection of wastewater below ground.
How to become a volunteer 'quake catcher'

Thu, Jun 14 2012 at 10:01 AM

Citizen scientists can measure earthquakes by installing mini-sensors in their homes to help scientists understand how earthquakes shake buildings.
Earthquake-hit Afghan village could become mass grave

Wed, Jun 13 2012 at 6:30 AM

Shallow tremors less than half an hour apart on Monday unleashed a deluge of rock and earth that smashed into the remote village.

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Earthquake News

Articles about Earthquake News

Fracking injection process linked to scores of earthquakes, new study finds

Haiti earthquake explained via virtual reality

World earthquake map captures every rumble since 1898

China quake kills at least four, injures 100

Cat plays guitar during earthquake

Earthquake rattles Melbourne

Carbon capture too risky, earthquake prone

Earthquake risk from fracking is relatively low, study finds

How to become a volunteer 'quake catcher'

Earthquake-hit Afghan village could become mass grave

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