Geothermal energy & induced earthquakes

Swiss Seismological Service 2 h Schweiz

Switzerland is located in a tectonically active region. The Swiss Seismological Service (SED) records between 1'000 and 1'500 earthquakes every year, of which 10 to 20 are typically noticed by the public. However, not all of these vibrations are of natural origin – some are triggered by human activity. In this case, science speaks of "induced earthquakes" or "induced seismicity". Induced, man-made

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