Earthquakes-Rattling the Earth's Plumbing System
January 1, 2003
Hydrogeologic responses to earthquakes have been known for decades, and have occurred both close to, and thousands of miles from earthquake epicenters. Water wells have become turbid, dry or begun flowing, discharge of springs and ground water to streams has increased and new springs have formed, and well and surface-water quality have become degraded as a result of earthquakes. Earthquakes affect our Earth’s intricate plumbing system—whether you live near the notoriously active San Andreas Fault in California, or far from active faults in Florida, an earthquake near or far can affect you and the water resources you depend on.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Title | Earthquakes-Rattling the Earth's Plumbing System |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs09603 |
| Authors | Michelle Sneed, Devin L. Galloway, William L. Cunningham |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Fact Sheet |
| Series Number | 096-03 |
| Index ID | fs09603 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | California Water Science Center; Office of Groundwater; Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center |
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