Induced seismicity definition

Induced seismicity means an earthquake event that is felt, recorded by the national seismic network, and attributable to a Class II UIC well used for disposal of flowback and produced fluid from high volume horizontal hydraulic fracturing operations. (Section 1-96(a) of the Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act)
Induced seismicity means earthquakes that are caused by human activity (e.g., wastewater injection).
Induced seismicity means an earthquake event that is recorded

Examples of Induced seismicity in a sentence

  • Induced seismicity and hydraulic fracturing for the recovery of hydrocarbons.

  • Induced seismicity is relatively well time-correlated with active operations at the borehole (Figure 21).

  • Induced seismicity of high intensity was unknown in the Húsmúli area.


More Definitions of Induced seismicity

Induced seismicity means an earthquake event that is felt, recorded by the national seismic network, and attributable to a Class II UIC well used for disposal of flowback and produced fluid from high volume horizontal hydraulic fracturing operations.