Dr. Matthew Fox, lead author of the study, remarked, 'Our findings indicate it is plausible that oil extraction triggered the earthquakes.' This reinforces the link between human activity and seismic events.
Residents reported sensations like 'a loud bang and strong impact and shake as though something had fallen on the house' during the tremors, illustrating the significant effects on daily life.
The research team conducted over one million simulations estimating earthquake frequency based on oil extraction volume, concluding that the results supported a connection to the earthquakes.
Experts were divided on the cause of the Surrey earthquakes, with some attributing it to the Horse Hill well, while others argued it was too distant to be a factor.
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