Proximity Alert

An Investigation of Earthquake Proximity to Unconventional Oil and Gas Plays in the Lower 48 (2008-2019)

The advent of hydraulic fracturing in drilling and completions has led to the United States becoming one of the top producers of oil and gas in the world in a short time. However, "fracking" is also freuqently associated with increased seismic activities around drilling areas. So is there a relationship?