Man-made earthquakes threaten three million Americans – report

‘California is known for its earthquakes, but now Oklahoma and Kansas have the same risk levels, according to USGS forecasts of human-caused quakes. Many are concerned that it may be related to mining for oil through hydraulic fracturing.
An annual seismic hazard forecast released Wednesday claims that the risks posed by human-induced tremors are increasing in Kansas and Oklahoma. In 2016, Oklahoma had the highest risk of earthquake-related damage and in September experienced the largest shock in the state to date.
The report from US Geological Survey (USGS) scientists predicted that while the strength of temblors was increasing in Oklahoma, the overall number of earthquakes was predicted to decrease. In fact, the number has been on a steady decline since 2015, the Oklahoman reported.
However, that is not necessarily cause for celebration.’
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