Chance Of Large Induced-Seismicity Event Small, But Still Concerning For Major Infrastructure

Researchers have noticed more earthquakes measuring 3.0 or larger on the Richter scale than one might expect in Western Canada over the last few years — a timeframe when horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing has increased, while the number of disposal wells remained steady.


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