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Fracking seems to trigger/create quakes. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/24/earthquakes-fracking-drilling-us-geological-survey http://www.theguardian

• tempestn 11y ago
  Right, but there's a big difference between triggering a quake and triggering a slow, controlled quake that relieves pressure in the intended fashion.
  • Gustomaximus 11y ago
    I imagine the difference is what we can do vs. what is far beyond today's ability. And triggering a quake is fine even if it releases full force assuming the payoff is we get (for example sake only) a 7.1 quake today and avoid a 9.1 in 100 years.