Effect of Fluid Viscosity on Earthquake Nucleation
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DOI: 10.1029/2020gl087854
Abstract: Injection of fluids in geo‐reservoirs can reduce the effective stresses at depth, lubricating the nearby faults, promoting slip and, potentially, earthquakes. High‐viscous fluids are often used during hydraulic fracturing and production phases in geo‐reservoirs. Here,… read more here.
Keywords: viscosity earthquake; viscosity; earthquake nucleation; fluid ... See more keywords