Name
S8 - Induced Seismicity: Mechanisms, Hazards, and Mitigation Across Energy and Mining Settings
Description
Human activities are increasingly capable of triggering and inducing earthquakes. Induced seismicity remains a critical topic for hazard assessment, resource development, regulation, and public communication. This session offers a broad forum for contributions on any aspect of induced or triggered earthquakes, from fundamental earthquake physics to operational monitoring and mitigation. We welcome studies related to hydraulic fracturing, wastewater disposal, fluid injection and extraction, mining, reservoir operations, carbon capture and storage, and enhanced geothermal systems, including comparisons across different injection scenarios. Topics may include seismic and geodetic monitoring, catalog development, source characterization, joint seismic–geodetic inversions, stress and fault analysis, hydromechanical and geomechanical modelling, injection protocols, traffic-light systems, forecasting, ground-motion assessment, uncertainty quantification, and approaches for reducing risk. Canadian context and case studies are especially encouraged, including examples from western Canada, mining regions, and emerging geothermal or carbon-storage projects. Case studies from elsewhere are also welcome, particularly where they offer lessons for monitoring, hazard assessment, mitigation, or regulatory practice in Canada and beyond.
Convenors
Jeremy Gosselin (Natural Resources Canada); Ramin M. H. Dokht (Natural Resources Canada); Ryan Visser (Natural Resources Canada)
Session Type
Session