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rov1100 | 15:36 Fri 11th Nov 2011 | Science
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If it has now been established that fracking for oil caused earthquakes in the region what were the after effects of the underground nuclear explosions?
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I suppose it would depend where they took place. The Nevada desert probably isn't near any fault lines.
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It's not just the fault lines, it's the bedrock and the depth or shallowness of the boom.
I meant where the nuclear blasts took place. You do have to wonder about their long-term effects.
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According to my map Nevada desert is quite close to the San Andreas fault line that skirts California
I think you're drawing conclusions where it may not be appropriate to do so

a bit like saying if a loose dog in a China shop can do that much damage how much damage could a bull in a paddock do?

The Geology is going to be pretty different.

Another question though

If we can't predict Eathquakes could we determine a risk situation and set them off at a known "safe" time after an evacation?
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///EarthquakeThe pressure wave from an underground explosion will propagate through the ground and cause a minor earthquake. Theory suggests that a nuclear explosion could trigger fault rupture and cause a major quake at distances within a few tens of kilometres from the shot point.///

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