Earthquakes in Texas
First the news:
WFAA.com reports:
Twin earthquakes rattle North Texas
September 29, 2012 at 11:42 PM
IRVING — The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 3.4 magnitude earthquake centered near Irving at 11:05 p.m. Saturday.
Four minutes later, there was a magnitude 3.1 quake in West Dallas…
Then:
Any reasons why this could be happening?
NPR story from August 6, 2012:
How Fracking Disposal Wells Are Causing Earthquakes in Dallas-Fort Worth
Onthewilderside fracking story with round-up links:
Does Fracking cause earthquakes?
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