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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Geologist stands trial for triggering earthquakes in Switzerland

Geologist stands trial for triggering earthquakes in Switzerland - Telegraph: "Markus Haering, who designed the geothermal project, rejected allegations that he deliberately damaged properties and said local people knew the risks.

The deep drilling underground caused a series of earthquakes in 2006, including one of 3.4 magnitude, rattling residents of the north-western city of Basel. Geopower Basel, the project leader, has already paid around 9 million Swiss francs ($SF5.3 million) in compensation for cracked walls and other damage on properties near the experiment."

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