Study links Surrey earthquakes to nearby oil extraction, highlighting risks of such activities.
A UCL study links over 100 minor earthquakes in Surrey from 2018 to 2019, which caused home damage, to oil extraction at the nearby Horse Hill well. Using simulations, researchers found a correlation between oil extraction activities and the seismic events, suggesting that pressure changes and rock movements during extraction likely triggered the earthquakes. This study highlights the need for monitoring seismic activity before oil extraction begins to prevent damage.
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