Induced seismicity and geothermal energy production in the Salton Sea Geothermal Field, California

Abstract We analyze the relationship between geothermal energy production and seismic hazards in the Salton Sea Geothermal Field (SSGF) between 1972 and 2022. A clear increase in seismic activity accompanies geothermal energy production and is greatest to the east of the Brawley fault, where the amo...

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Main Authors: Malcolm C. A. White, Nori Nakata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85744-2
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