GEOTHERMAL

Exploration of the earthquake risk in the Rhineland with Siegfried

A German project is exploring the correlation between geothermal energy plants and seismic activity

 Seismometers for measurements in the open field look inconspicuous, but can measure even the smallest vibrations that are imperceptible to humans. From this, geologists can gain valuable information about the structure of the subsurface

Seismometers for measurements in the open field look inconspicuous, but can measure even the smallest vibrations that are imperceptible to humans. From this, geologists can gain valuable information about the structure of the subsurface

This is exactly where the project Siegfried comes in, which is being worked on jointly by project partners Fraunhofer IEG, Ruhr University Bochum, RWE Power AG and RWTH Aachen. The BMWK (Federal Ministry...

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