Induced seismicity and surface deformation associated with long-term and abrupt geothermal operations in Blue Mountain, Nevada

Koirala, Roshan; Kwiatek, Grzegorz; Shirzaei, Manoochehr; Brodsky, Emily; Cladouhos, Trenton; Swyer, Michael; Goebel, Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.epsl.2024.118883

Title: Induced seismicity and surface deformation associated with long-term and abrupt geothermal operations in Blue Mountain, Nevada

Journal Article · 30 September 2024 · Earth and Planetary Science Letters

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2024.118883 · OSTI ID:2405153

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Research Organization:: University of Memphis, TN (United States)

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Journal Information:: Earth and Planetary Science Letters, Journal Name: Earth and Planetary Science Letters Journal Issue: C Vol. 643; ISSN 0012-821X

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