When it comes to natural disasters, earthquakes are not typically something the average Ohioan worries about. But last month, Ohio participated in a nationwide earthquake drill as a response to the increasing threat to the Midwest. In California, there have been 408 earthquakes over the last few weeks in San Ramon. This hour, we'll talk about the effects that fracking and wastewater wells have on seismic activity and what to do in the event of an earthquake.
Guests:
Dr. Mike Hansen, Sr. Geologist and Network Coordinator, Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Mark Benthien, Director for Communication, Education, and Outreach, The Southern California Earthquake Center
Dr. Michael Brudzinski, Professor and Researcher, Miami University