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Houston-based startup Quaise Energy is testing technology that melts and even vaporizes rock to unlock "superhot" rock geothermal energy. (www.houstonchronicle.com)
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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Don't current geothermal techniques trigger small earthquakes in the midwest and Ohio Valley?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

It is possible depending on the technology used. I personally don’t think the earthquake issue is as big of a deal as people think it is. We’re talking quakes so small you don’t even feel them.

I don’t know if this would compound and lead to larger ones if there were more facilities. If so it could be a bigger concern.