In what ways do multi purpose dams cause earthquakes
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Extra water pressure created in the micro-cracks and fissures in the ground under and near a reservoir. When the pressure of the water in the rocks increases, it acts to lubricate faults which are already under tectonic strain, but are prevented from slipping by the friction of the rock surfaces.
Given that every dam site has unique geological characteristics, it is not possible to accurately predict when and where earthquakes will occur.
Given that every dam site has unique geological characteristics, it is not possible to accurately predict when and where earthquakes will occur.
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