Hydraulic fracturing‐induced seismicity
Hydraulic fracturing (HF) is a technique that is used for extracting petroleum resources from
impermeable host rocks. In this process, fluid injected under high pressure causes fractures …
impermeable host rocks. In this process, fluid injected under high pressure causes fractures …
Developments in understanding seismicity triggered by hydraulic fracturing
As recently as 2015, it was common in the scientific literature to find assertions that the risk
of triggering a damaging earthquake by hydraulic fracturing (HF)—an industrial process …
of triggering a damaging earthquake by hydraulic fracturing (HF)—an industrial process …
The role of aseismic slip in hydraulic fracturing–induced seismicity
Models for hydraulic fracturing–induced earthquakes in shales typically ascribe fault
activation to elevated pore pressure or increased shear stress; however, these mechanisms …
activation to elevated pore pressure or increased shear stress; however, these mechanisms …
Growing seismicity in the Sichuan Basin and its association with industrial activities
Abstract In the Sichuan Basin, seismic activity has been low historically, but in the past few
decades, a series of moderate to strong earthquakes have occurred. Especially since 2015 …
decades, a series of moderate to strong earthquakes have occurred. Especially since 2015 …
Induced seismicity during geoenergy development—A hydromechanical perspective
The basic triggering mechanism underlying induced seismicity traces back to the mid‐1960s
that relied on the process of pore‐fluid pressure diffusion. The last decade has experienced …
that relied on the process of pore‐fluid pressure diffusion. The last decade has experienced …
Imbricated aseismic slip and fluid diffusion drive a seismic swarm in the Corinth Gulf, Greece
The primary processes driving seismic swarms are still under debate. Here, we study the
temporal evolution of a seismic swarm that occurred over a 10‐day period in October 2015 …
temporal evolution of a seismic swarm that occurred over a 10‐day period in October 2015 …
Green, yellow, red, or out of the blue? An assessment of Traffic Light Schemes to mitigate the impact of hydraulic fracturing-induced seismicity
Mitigating hydraulic fracturing-induced seismicity (HF-IS) poses a challenge for shale gas
companies and regulators alike. The use of Traffic Light Schemes (TLSs) is the most …
companies and regulators alike. The use of Traffic Light Schemes (TLSs) is the most …
Real‐time imaging, forecasting, and management of human‐induced seismicity at Preston New Road, Lancashire, England
Earthquakes induced by subsurface fluid injection pose a significant issue across a range of
industries. Debate continues as to the most effective methods to mitigate the resulting …
industries. Debate continues as to the most effective methods to mitigate the resulting …
Strike–Slip Fault Reactivation Triggered by Hydraulic-Natural Fracture Propagation during Fracturing Stimulations near Clark Lake, Alberta
The fluid diffusion pathways through intricate hydraulic–natural fracture networks may lead
to fault reactivations. However, the underlying mechanisms are still not well understood. In …
to fault reactivations. However, the underlying mechanisms are still not well understood. In …
Large‐scale fracture systems are permeable pathways for fault activation during hydraulic fracturing
Induced seismicity due to fluid injection, including hydraulic fracturing, is an increasingly
common phenomenon worldwide; yet, the mechanisms by which hydraulic fracturing causes …
common phenomenon worldwide; yet, the mechanisms by which hydraulic fracturing causes …