View source for Reservoir-triggered Seismicity

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[[Category: Seismic]]
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If the proposed reservoir is substantial in volume or active faults cross near the reservoir area, then potential for reservoir-triggered seismicity (RTS) should be evaluated. RTS is the idea that the added weight of the reservoir or pore pressure distribution increases the frequency of earthquakes in areas of high [[seismic]] activity or may cause earthquakes in areas thought to be seismically inactive. RTS has been observed in dams over 100 meters high.

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