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May 27 2010

Can humans start an earthquake?

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In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss reservoir-induced seismicity and the conditions under which human activities and projects like dams can trigger earthquakes.

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Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating and somewhat controversial world of man-made earthquakes, exploring how massive dams and reservoirs might actually be triggering seismic activity. They examine the 2008 earthquake in China's Sichuan province and investigate whether the nearby Zipingpu Dam could have played a role, while also discussing other ways human activities like oil extraction and construction projects might be shaking things up beneath our feet. It's a compelling look at the unintended consequences of our biggest engineering projects and the ongoing debate about whether we're literally moving mountains in ways we didn't expect.


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The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970
★ 7.6
"throw our hat and do a little twirl in the middle of Times Square because we made it after all — Chuck references the iconic opening credits sequence when discussing their upcoming trip to New York." — Chuck

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