Texas experienced a swarm of earthquakes on Monday, with the largest measuring 3.6 in magnitude, likely aftershocks from a 5.4 magnitude quake the night prior. These quakes raised concerns due to Texas's fracking practices related to oil and gas production, which studies indicate are strongly linked to seismic activity. Dr. Alexandros Savvaidis cautioned that deeper injection wells may trigger larger earthquakes. Locals reported feeling tremors 200 miles away, but fortunately, there were no fatalities or significant damage reported as a result of these seismic events.
Texas experienced a series of earthquakes, including a notable 3.6 magnitude tremor, likely aftershocks from a significant 5.4 magnitude quake the previous night.
A recent study revealed that 68% of earthquakes in Texas above magnitude 1.5 are highly linked to oil and gas production.
Dr. Alexandros Savvaidis pointed out the correlation between deep injection wells and higher magnitude earthquakes, emphasizing the risks associated with increased drilling.
Locals felt the tremors across a 200-mile radius, with over 1,500 reports of shaking, although no fatalities or significant damage were noted.
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