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Human-caused earthquakes are real. Here’s why even stable regions can snap

Healed faults store strength that can be released in a single jolt

A yellow van crushed by fallen bricks and debris outside a brick building

In 2017, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake rattled Pohang, South Korea, and caused widespread damage. The temblor was later linked to geothermal projects in the region.

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By Rohini Subrahmanyam

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