Author: Science News Staff / Source: Science News
Liquid pumped into the ground to generate geothermal power may have triggered a large earthquake that shook part of South Korea last November, Carolyn Gramling reported in “Pumping water underground for power may have triggered South Korean quake” (SN: 5/26/18, p.
8).Reader Elizabeth McDowell asked if there may be a link between geothermal power generation at a plant in Hawaii and the ongoing Kilauea eruption.
“Did the geothermal plant inject so much water down those wells that it not only caused earthquakes but a huge eruption?” she asked. “Maybe the lava is pointing an accusatory finger at the cause by encroaching on the geothermal plant itself.… I think Hawaii should be the researchers’ next case study!”
Consumers are jumping on the genetic testing bandwagon. While the test results can be fun and informative, many people don’t know what else might be in store.
As part of Science News’ special multipart series “Genetic testing goes mainstream” (SN: 5/26/18, p. 20), Cassie Martin reported on the potential privacy risks. Read “Privacy and consumer genetic testing don’t always mix” on the Science & the Public blog (SN Online: 6/5/18).
South Korea’s geothermal plant is an “enhanced geothermal system” that involves injecting fluids at high pressures into the subsurface to produce energy. These high-pressure injections have been identified as likely culprits in earthquakes near enhanced geothermal plants in…
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