Earthquake Risks Resulting from Geothermal Power Plants-Reasons for the Earthquake Series in Basel in ۲۰۰۷

Due to global warming large efforts have to be taken in order to find a CO۲-free energy supply for private consumers as well as for industry. One of the so-called renewable energies is geothermal energy. A new geothermal power plant was built in Basel, Switzerland, in ۲۰۰۶. A few weeks after the first water injections a series of earthquakes occurred in the region, which seems to be connected with the pressing of water into the ground.

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Geothermal Power Plants , Earthquake Risks , Basel , Energy Supply