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In part with heavy rains, Puna geothermal fracking on Hawaii Island appears likely to be responsible for 2018 eruption. So no, not 'minimal'.
by GratiaTerra 2y ago
In part with heavy rains, Puna geothermal fracking on Hawaii Island appears likely to be responsible for 2018 eruption.
So no, not 'minimal'.
- itishappy 2y agoI had no idea about the Puna geothermal plant! I'll read up on it! My "minimal" remark was intended as a response to the question of our effect on the Earth's core; I should have made that more clear. I'm sure we'll uncover all manner of consequences to the upper crust. Having read into your comment a bit, the USGS doesn't agree with you. :( https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2020/1017/ofr20201017.pdf https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2020/1017/ofr20201017.pdf https://earthscience.stackexchange.com/questions/14259/did-the-geothermal-power-plant-contribute-to-pahoas-lava-fissures https://earthscience.stackexchange.com/questions/14259/did-t...