R43836Energy Policy

Human-Induced Earthquakes from Deep-Well Injection: A Brief Overview

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: December 2014

December 22, 2014

Summary

This report provides an overview of current scientific understanding of induced seismicity in the United States. The report discusses hydraulic fracturing and the potential for damaging earthquakes caused by hydraulic fracturing itself.

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