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 seismo-hydromechanical behavior during deep geothermal reservoir stimulations: open questions tackled in a decameter-scale in situ stimulation experiment
In this contribution, we present a review of scientific research results that address seismo-
hydromechanically coupled processes relevant for the development of a sustainable heat …
hydromechanically coupled processes relevant for the development of a sustainable heat …
A seismological overview of the induced earthquakes in the Duvernay play near Fox Creek, Alberta
This paper summarizes the current state of understanding regarding the induced seismicity
in connection with hydraulic fracturing operations targeting the Duvernay Formation in …
in connection with hydraulic fracturing operations targeting the Duvernay Formation in …
Induced seismicity in geothermal reservoirs: A review of forecasting approaches
In order to reach Europe׳ s 2020 and 2050 targets in terms of greenhouse gas emissions,
geothermal resources will have to contribute substantially to meeting carbon-free energy …
geothermal resources will have to contribute substantially to meeting carbon-free energy …
Assessing induced seismicity risk at CO2 storage projects: Recent progress and remaining challenges
JA White, W Foxall - International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 2016 - Elsevier
It is well established that fluid injection has the potential to induce earthquakes—from
microseismicity to magnitude 5+ events—by altering state-of-stress conditions in the …
microseismicity to magnitude 5+ events—by altering state-of-stress conditions in the …
A risk-mitigation approach to the management of induced seismicity
Earthquakes may be induced by a wide range of anthropogenic activities such as mining,
fluid injection and extraction, and hydraulic fracturing. In recent years, the increased …
fluid injection and extraction, and hydraulic fracturing. In recent years, the increased …
Hydraulic fracturing and the Crooked Lake sequences: Insights gleaned from regional seismic networks
R Schultz, V Stern, M Novakovic… - Geophysical …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Within central Alberta, Canada, a new sequence of earthquakes has been
recognized as of 1 December 2013 in a region of previous seismic quiescence near …
recognized as of 1 December 2013 in a region of previous seismic quiescence near …
Quantitative assessment of the environmental risks of geothermal energy: A review
Over recent decades, the use of geothermal energy for heating supply and power
generation has increased significantly across the world, owing to its low carbon emissions …
generation has increased significantly across the world, owing to its low carbon emissions …
The Pawnee earthquake as a result of the interplay among injection, faults and foreshocks
The Pawnee M5. 8 earthquake is the largest event in Oklahoma instrument recorded history.
It occurred near the edge of active seismic zones, similar to other M5+ earthquakes since …
It occurred near the edge of active seismic zones, similar to other M5+ earthquakes since …