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Swiss geologist in dock for triggering quakes [1]

Basel (Switzerland): A geologist on trial for causing earthquakes while drilling for hot rocks to produce clean energy has said he was surprised by the strength of the most powerful temblor.

Markus Haering, who designed the geothermal project, rejected charges that he deliberately damaged properties and said local people knew the risks.

Publication Date: 
17/12/2009
Times Of India (New Delhi) [2]
Tags:
Natural Disasters [3], Geothermal Energy [4], Earthquakes [5], Geology [6], Switzerland [7]
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