- August 30, 2024
- Posted by: Sadegh Riasi
- Category: Research News
Special Issue Philosophical Transactions A: ‘Induced Seismicity in Coupled Subsurface Systems’
Compiled and edited by Dr. Adriana Paluszny, Dr. Ryan Schultz and Prof. Günter Zimmermann
Induced seismicity, or human-caused earthquakes, can occur due to stress changes in the subsurface during activities such as carbon storage and geothermal energy extraction. Understanding and managing this risk is crucial for the future of green energy technologies, including hydrogen and compressed air storage, which are vital for reducing carbon emissions and ensuring energy security. The articles in this issue discuss novel findings on how the injection, storage, and withdrawal of fluids into the subsurface affect the onset and magnitude of seismicity. They explore physics-based evidence of the factors controlling the deformation of faults at depth, proposing models to forecast and quantify this deformation. These findings collectively contribute to evidence-based policymaking and regulatory processes, promoting the development of large-scale renewable energy, energy storage, and decarbonisation technologies reliant on sustainable subsurface operations.
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