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Microearthquake monitoring at the Southeast Geysers using a high-resolution digital array

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OSTI ID:889357
Microearthquake activity at the Southeast Geysers, California, geothermal field is monitored with a high-resolution digital seismic network. Hypocenters are spatially clustered in both injection and production areas, but also occur in more diffuse patterns, mostly at depths from 1 to 2.8 km. Hypocenters near the injection well DV-11 exhibit a striking correlation with movement of injectate and injectate-derived steam. Preliminary moment tensor results show promise to provide information on the differing source mechanisms resulting from fluid injection and steam extraction.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
889357
Report Number(s):
SGP-TR-150-12
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English