Fault Pressure Map (IMAGE)

Stanford's School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences

Fault Pressure Map

Caption

Four wells increase pressure in nearby faults. If a fault is stable, it is green. If a fault is pushed toward slipping, it is colored yellow or red depending on how sensitive it is, how much pressure is put on it, operational uncertainties and the tolerance of the operator.

Credit

Courtesy Rall Walsh

Usage Restrictions

The image may only be used with appropriate caption or credit.

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.