Officials in Oklahoma are now using advanced technology in an attempt to get ahead of the spate of earthquakes caused by fracking and wastewater disposal by oil and gas companies. The technology is much needed, as the third largest earthquake in state history was recorded last month.
New seismic sensors have now been put in place to locate and determine the size of the nearest fault line to the big quake’s location in Fairview, reports KFOR. The Oklahoma Geological Survey has also installed a broadband seismometer, an instrument that locates earthquake sources.
The seismic monitoring device is extremely sensitive, and can actually pick up earthquake activity from across the county. 50 or 60 similar monitors have now been installed across the state. Researchers say more monitors are needed. They hope the equipment will allow them to see the quakes coming before they happen.
