Central Arkansas growing weary of relentless tremors

sara1981 · 12-24-2010, 02:02 AM

Central Arkansas growing weary of relentless tremors
Central Arkansas growing weary of relentless tremors - CNN.com

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Guy, Arkansas (CNN) -- Things are still shaking in Arkansas.

More than 500 measurable earthquakes have been reported in central Arkansas since September 20, ranging in magnitude from a barely noticeable 1.8 to a very noticeable 4.0 (recorded on October 11), according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Geologists can't say whether they'll stop anytime soon.

Steve Wilson is looking forward to the quakes going away, he said.

"In the beginning, it was fun, it was neat, it was a cool thing to experience. But now we're wanting it to go away," said Wilson, assistant superintendent at Woolly Hallow State Park. "We've had all the fun we want."

Although drilling for natural gas has been ruled out as a cause for the quakes, experts want to continue looking at salt water disposal wells, said Scott Ausbrooks, geohazards supervisor for the Geological Survey. Disposal wells occur when drilling waster is injected back into the earth after drilling.

Earlier this month, the Arkansas Oil and Gas commission issued an emergency moratorium on permits for new disposal wells. The commission will ask for a six-month extension for the moratorium at a January regulatory meeting.

The state also will soon become one of a few to require companies to disclose the chemicals used in fracking fluid, the water-and-chemical solution used in high-pressure drilling operations, said Shane Khoury, deputy director and general counsel for the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission.

"I think everyone recognizes that there is an increased number of seismic events occurring in and around this area. If you look at the maps, at least circumstantially, there appears to be evidence that they may be related to disposal operations," said Khoury. "But we also know that this is an area that is historically active."

Meanwhile, Sam Higdon, the mayor Guy, says the quakes' novelty is worn out.

"I think everyone just kind of figures maybe it'll just go away," he said. "And that's what we're all hoping."

**Dixie** · 12-24-2010, 01:19 PM

No tremors here.

deafbajagal · 12-25-2010, 11:34 PM

That area has been active for some time...not surprised.

**Dixie** · 12-27-2010, 12:34 AM

It has got me thinking about the New Madrid Fault Line. Could the fault line be extending further out or shifting causing these tremors? Everyone wants to say that it is because of the Fayetteville Shale drilling. I don't think so.

**Rio** · 12-27-2010, 12:50 AM

Wirelessly posted

I hope those living in that area are ok. I know that's like.

posts from hell · 12-27-2010, 11:18 PM

Another diamond crater developing....?

**Dixie** · 12-29-2010, 06:49 PM

I doubt it. All the diamond stuff is south of Little Rock towards Scott.

**Beowulf** · 12-30-2010, 02:13 PM

A friend in St. Louis told me she felt a small quake an hour ago and she said there was a moderate one in Indiana. Anyone know?

Frisky Feline · 12-30-2010, 02:14 PM

gosh, recently buffalo to syr and then LI got it last month and now ark. sheesh.

**Dixie** · 12-30-2010, 02:20 PM

No quakes here yet, but if I feel the world do a shimmy I'll let you know.

12-24-2010, 01:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dixie May I be found in Him Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 13,266	No tremors here. __________________ Oh, you will. It is all a dream and since matter cannot be created nor destroyed, the dreams must be real in all their myriad forms. -Beowulf This Delicate Thing God Has Made *The world is measured in peasants; smaller than a unicorn but, bigger than a tidbit!*

12-27-2010, 12:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dixie May I be found in Him Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 13,266	It has got me thinking about the New Madrid Fault Line. Could the fault line be extending further out or shifting causing these tremors? Everyone wants to say that it is because of the Fayetteville Shale drilling. I don't think so. __________________ Oh, you will. It is all a dream and since matter cannot be created nor destroyed, the dreams must be real in all their myriad forms. -Beowulf This Delicate Thing God Has Made *The world is measured in peasants; smaller than a unicorn but, bigger than a tidbit!*

12-27-2010, 12:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rio Patriots Rock! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Patriots lockerroom Posts: 12,240 Blog Entries: 59	Wirelessly posted I hope those living in that area are ok. I know that's like. __________________ Ps.103:12 He washes our sins away into the ocean Brady's back Proverbs 17:9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends

12-29-2010, 06:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dixie May I be found in Him Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 13,266	I doubt it. All the diamond stuff is south of Little Rock towards Scott. __________________ Oh, you will. It is all a dream and since matter cannot be created nor destroyed, the dreams must be real in all their myriad forms. -Beowulf This Delicate Thing God Has Made *The world is measured in peasants; smaller than a unicorn but, bigger than a tidbit!*

12-30-2010, 02:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dixie May I be found in Him Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 13,266	No quakes here yet, but if I feel the world do a shimmy I'll let you know. __________________ Oh, you will. It is all a dream and since matter cannot be created nor destroyed, the dreams must be real in all their myriad forms. -Beowulf This Delicate Thing God Has Made *The world is measured in peasants; smaller than a unicorn but, bigger than a tidbit!*

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12-25-2010, 11:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
deafbajagal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,171	That area has been active for some time...not surprised.

12-27-2010, 11:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
posts from hell Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 9,434	Another diamond crater developing....?

12-30-2010, 02:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Beowulf Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 10,515	A friend in St. Louis told me she felt a small quake an hour ago and she said there was a moderate one in Indiana. Anyone know?

12-30-2010, 02:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Frisky Feline Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 20,225	gosh, recently buffalo to syr and then LI got it last month and now ark. sheesh.

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