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Is fracking responsible for earthquakes in Ohio

January 6, 2015 by Rob Hislop Leave a Comment

Until three years ago earthquakes were not only not felt in Poland Township, Ohio they just didn’t occur.  Then says Miami University seismologist Robert Skourmal, three years ago oil and gas companies started hydraulic fracturing in the region. Since 2012 there have been 77 quakes. They were small and not felt by residents adds Skourmal. […]

Filed Under: Environment, International, News Tagged With: Danielle Sumy, earthquake, earthquakes, fracking, hydraulic fracturing, Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology, Miami University, Ohio, Poland Township, Richter scale, Robert Skourmal, Seismological Society of America, seismologist

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