09-04-2016, 05:05 AM
Quote:Record-tying Oklahoma earthquake felt as far away as ArizonaWe didn't notice anything here, but I guess most people are blaming this on Waste Water Disposal and Fracking!
Quote:OKLAHOMA CITY -- A record-tying earthquake in the edge of Oklahoma’s key energy-producing areas rattled the Midwest from Nebraska to North Texas on Saturday, and likely will bring fresh attention to the practice of disposing oil and gas field wastewater deep underground.Source
The United States Geological Survey said a 5.6 magnitude earthquake happened at 7:02 a.m. Saturday in north-central Oklahoma, on the fringe of an area where regulators had stepped in to limit wastewater disposal. That temblor matches a November 2011 quake in the same region.
An increase in magnitude 3.0 or greater earthquakes in Oklahoma has been linked to underground disposal of wastewater from oil and natural gas production.
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which since 2013 has asked wastewater-well owners to reduce disposal volumes in parts of the state, directed about 35 wells within an approximately 500-square-mile area around the epicenter to shut down within seven to 10 days because of previous connections between the injection of wastewater and earthquakes.
“All of our actions have been based on the link that researchers have drawn between the Arbuckle disposal well operations and earthquakes in Oklahoma,” spokesman Matt Skinner said Saturday. “We’re trying to do this as quickly as possible, but we have to follow the recommendations of the seismologists, who tell us everything going off at once can cause an (earthquake).”
I still don't believe it.
Oklahoma has had earthquakes for years, Long before Fracking.
Quote:The series of great earthquakes in the New Madrid, Missouri, region in 1811 - 1812, and a strong earthquake centered in Arkansas (October 22, 1881) were probably felt in the area that is now Oklahoma.Source
The first earthquake known to have centered in the State occurred in September 1918. A series of shocks at El Reno produced only minor effects; the strongest was intensity V on September 10. Objects were thrown from shelves. Other shocks occurred on the next day. On December 27, 1929, another tremor centered in the same area was felt in portions of central and western Oklahoma. Some plaster cracked and at least one chimney fell (intensity VI) at El Reno. In addition, clocks stopped, objects moved, and some reports indicated the walls and floors seemed to sway. In several cities, people rushed from their homes in alarm. The total felt area included about 20,000 square kilometers.
The magnitude 5.5 April 9, 1952, earthquake centered near El Reno affected most of Oklahoma and parts of Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Texas. Damage from the 10:30 a.m. CST earthquake was not extensive, but many people in the epicentral area were alarmed, some to near panic. Portions of chimneys fell in El Reno and Ponca City (intensity VII). Bricks loosened from a building wall and tile facing of commercial buildings bulged at Oklahoma City. Also, plate glass windows were shattered in the business district of El Reno. The total damage amounted to several thousand dollars. Aftershocks were felt on April 11, 15, and 16, July 16, and August 14; an earthquake that was felt (IV) at Holdenville and Wewoka on October 7 apparently was unrelated to the April 9th event. Homes and buildings shook and some persons were awakened (V) at El Reno from the April 16th shock, which occurred 5 minutes after midnight. Felt reports were also received from Kingfisher, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Union City.
Minor damage to a building foundation and plaster (VI) at Concho resulted from two March 17, 1953, earthquakes about an hour apart. The felt area included Calumet, Edmond, El Reno, Minco, Okarche, Peidmont, and Union City.
On February 16, 1956, a shock at Edmond broke windows and cracked plaster (VI). It was also felt strongly at Guthrie, Oklahoma City, and Pawnee. Southeastern Oklahoma was disturbed by an earthquake on April 2, 1956, that produced thundering, rattling, and bumping noises that were heard by many citizens. Buildings shook and objects fell at Antlers, and many persons were alarmed (V). Minor effects were reported from other nearby towns. On October 30, 1956, an area of about 9,500 square kilometers in northeastern Oklahoma was shaken. The maximum intensity of VII was reported west of Catoosa, where a slippage of the formation caused an oil well to be shut down. Minor damage occurred at Beggs and Tulsa; and isolated felt report was received from Electra, Texas.
A broad area (approximately 31,000 square kilometers) of southwestern Oklahoma and the adjacent portion of Texas was affected by an early morning shock on June 17, 1959. Slight damage, consisting of cracks in plaster, pavement, and a house foundation (VI), occurred at Cache, Duncan, and Lawton. Houses were shaken, buildings swayed, and many persons were alarmed. A smaller earthquake on June 15 was felt by many at Ada and nearby places. Dishes were reported broken (V) and a trembling motion was observed.
On January 10, 1961, a mild shock was felt in Latimer and Pittsburgh Counties in southeastern Oklahoma. Thunderous earth sounds were heard in many places (V); no damage was reported. Another earthquake on April 27, 1961, awakened many (V) at Antlers, Coalgate, Hartshorne, Leflore, McCurtain, Panola, Poteau, Talihina, and Wilburton. Once again, thunderous, deep rumbling earth sounds were heard throughout the area.
An October 14, 1968, earthquake caused minor damage at Durant. Walls cracked, and glass in two structures broke (VI). The press reported that a 5 foot tall advertising stand fell over, and canned goods fell from a rack in a supermarket. Slight foreshocks were felt at Durant on October 10 and 11. Intensity IV effects from the October 14 shock were also noted at Caddo.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake caused some cracked plaster (V) at Wewoka on May 2, 1969. Intensity V effects were reported at several other towns in the region. The total felt area included approximately 33,700 square kilometers in eastern Oklahoma.
Yes even before the Year's Fracking Started, The 50's and 60's.
Quote:Here's a look at some of the quakes that have been felt in Oklahoma since before statehood and the more recent quakes of 2010 and 2011.Source
1800s and 1900s
1800s: The great earthquakes in the New Madrid, Mo., region in 1811-1812, and a strong earthquake centered in Arkansas on Oct. 22, 1881, likely were felt in the area that is now Oklahoma.
Dec. 2, 1897: The first recorded quake known to have been centered in the state occurred Dec. 2, 1897, in Grant County
September 1918: In September 1918, a series of shocks in El Reno produced minor effects.
Dec. 27, 1929: On Dec. 27, 1929, another quake was felt in parts of central and western Oklahoma. Some plaster cracked and at least one chimney fell in El Reno. Clocks stopped, objects moved and some reports indicated walls and floors swayed. People rushed from their homes in alarm.
April 9, 1952: A magnitude-5.5 earthquake on April 9, 1952, was centered near El Reno and affected most of Oklahoma and parts of Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Texas. Damage from the 10:30 a.m. earthquake was not extensive, but many people near the epicenter were alarmed. Plate glass windows were shattered in the business district of El Reno. Aftershocks were felt on April 11, 15, and 16, July 16 and Aug. 14. Homes and buildings shook and people were awakened in El Reno in the April 16 aftershock, at 5 minutes after midnight. People reported feeling the earthquake in Kingfisher, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Union City.
Oct. 7, 1952: A quake was felt in Holdenville and Wewoka on Oct. 7, 1952.
March 17, 1953: Minor damage to a building foundation and plaster in Concho resulted from two March 17, 1953, quakes about an hour apart. People felt the earthquake in Calumet, Edmond, El Reno, Minco, Okarche, Piedmont and Union City.
April 2, 1956: Southeastern Oklahoma was disturbed by a noisy earthquake on April 2, 1956. Buildings shook and objects fell in Antlers, and people were alarmed.
Oct. 30, 1956: On Oct. 30, 1956, a large area in northeastern Oklahoma was shaken. West of Catoosa, the movement caused an oil well to be shut down.
June 17, 1959: A broad area of southwestern Oklahoma and the adjacent portion of Texas felt an early morning shock June 17, 1959. Slight damage, consisting of cracks in plaster, pavement and a house foundation occurred in Cache, Duncan and Lawton. A smaller earthquake June 15 was felt by many in Ada and nearby.
Jan. 10, 1961: On Jan. 10, 1961, a mild shock was felt in Latimer and Pittsburg counties in southeastern Oklahoma. Thunderous earth sounds were heard in many places, but no damage was reported. Another noisy quake April 27, 1961, awoke many in Antlers, Coalgate, Hartshorne, Le Flore, McCurtain, Panola, Poteau, Talihina and Wilburton.
Oct. 14, 1968: An Oct. 14, 1968, earthquake caused cracked walls and broke glass in two structures in Durant. The media reported that a 5-foot-tall advertising stand fell over. Slight foreshocks were felt in Durant on Oct. 10 and 11. Effects from the Oct. 14 event were noted in Caddo.
May 2, 1969: A magnitude-4.6 earthquake cracked plaster in Wewoka on May 2, 1969. Effects were reported in several other towns in the region.
2010
Jan. 15, 2010: On Jan. 15 a magnitude-4 earthquake occurred at 9:18 a.m. with an epicenter three miles northeast of Jones. A second earthquake, magnitude 3.8, was recorded at 9:27 a.m. with an epicenter one mile northeast of Jones.
Jan. 24, 2010: A 3.7-magnitude quake occurred in eastern Oklahoma County near Jones about 1:15 a.m. Jan. 24. Its epicenter was about six miles below the surface, which is about three miles deeper than most of the quakes that have hit in the last year.
Feb. 1, 2010: A 2.5-magnitude earthquake hit near Jones on Feb. 1. The quake was three miles southeast of Jones and five miles northeast of Choctaw about 5:45 p.m.
Feb. 12, 2010: A 3.2-magnitude earthquake occurred southeast of Luther about 11:30 p.m. Feb. 12. The epicenter was about six miles southeast of Luther and three miles beneath the surface.
If you check that source you'll see that OK. has had earthquakes long before Fracking every started. I still think it's the Big Oil Companies and the Obama Administration blaming Fracking to Scare The Uninformed and keep gas oil prices High! Remember Obama want us to pay Three or More Dollars a Gallon for Gas.
JMHO
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