Hydraulic fracturing‐induced seismicity
Hydraulic fracturing (HF) is a technique that is used for extracting petroleum resources from
impermeable host rocks. In this process, fluid injected under high pressure causes fractures …
impermeable host rocks. In this process, fluid injected under high pressure causes fractures …
[HTML][HTML] Laboratory experiments on fault behavior towards better understanding of injection-induced seismicity in geoenergy systems
Induced seismicity associated with fluid injection into underground formations jeopardizes
the sustainable utilization of the subsurface. Understanding the fault behavior is the key to …
the sustainable utilization of the subsurface. Understanding the fault behavior is the key to …
The role of aseismic slip in hydraulic fracturing–induced seismicity
Models for hydraulic fracturing–induced earthquakes in shales typically ascribe fault
activation to elevated pore pressure or increased shear stress; however, these mechanisms …
activation to elevated pore pressure or increased shear stress; however, these mechanisms …
Fluid migration in low-permeability faults driven by decoupling of fault slip and opening
Understanding the response of faults to the injection of high-pressure fluids is important for
several subsurface applications, for example, geologic carbon sequestration or energy …
several subsurface applications, for example, geologic carbon sequestration or energy …
Laboratory study on fluid‐induced fault slip behavior: The role of fluid pressurization rate
Understanding the physical mechanisms governing fluid‐induced fault slip is important for
improved mitigation of seismic risks associated with large‐scale fluid injection. We …
improved mitigation of seismic risks associated with large‐scale fluid injection. We …
Friction of Longmaxi shale gouges and implications for seismicity during hydraulic fracturing
Longmaxi formation shales are the major target reservoir for shale gas extraction in Sichuan
Basin, southwest China. Swarms of earthquakes accompanying hydraulic fracturing are …
Basin, southwest China. Swarms of earthquakes accompanying hydraulic fracturing are …
[HTML][HTML] Slow-to-fast transition of giant creeping rockslides modulated by undrained loading in basal shear zones
Giant rockslides are widespread and sensitive to hydrological forcing, especially in climate
change scenarios. They creep slowly for centuries and then can fail catastrophically posing …
change scenarios. They creep slowly for centuries and then can fail catastrophically posing …
Injection-driven fracture instability in granite: Mechanism and implications
An unprecedented increase in earthquakes associated with hydraulic stimulation has been
recognized as a major barrier to the development of enhanced geothermal systems …
recognized as a major barrier to the development of enhanced geothermal systems …
Fault reactivation and induced seismicity during multistage hydraulic fracturing: Microseismic analysis and geomechanical modeling
This paper presents a case study of fault reactivation and induced seismicity during
multistage hydraulic fracturing in Sichuan Basin, China. The field microseismicity data …
multistage hydraulic fracturing in Sichuan Basin, China. The field microseismicity data …
Cyclic water injection potentially mitigates seismic risks by promoting slow and stable slip of a natural fracture in granite
Induced seismicity associated with fluid injection has raised serious concerns for the safety
and efficiency of geo-energy systems. Cyclic injection has recently been proposed as an …
and efficiency of geo-energy systems. Cyclic injection has recently been proposed as an …