Oklahoma Quakes ‘Very Likely’ Caused by Disposal Wells, Say Scientists

摘要

Disposal wells, and the large amounts of produced water they handle from oil and gas operations, are “very likely” the culprit for numerous earthquakes to strike Oklahoma, according to scientists with the Oklahoma Geological Survey (OGS). Meanwhile, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin’s office unveiled a website to track earthquakes in the state, and to provide the public a new source for news and information about them.