Press Release 176/2012

Geothermal Energy for the Energy Turnaround

Seismologists and Geophysicists Discuss Relationships between Micro Earthquakes and New Energy Technologies at International KIT Workshop

Water reservoirs, mining, geothermal energy, underground gas storage: All will be parts of the future global energy infrastructure. But they also interfere with the underground and may change tectonic conditions and even trigger earthquakes under unfavorable conditions. An expert workshop at KIT is aimed at understanding the mechanisms and developing regulations for safe projects. Representatives of the media are cordially invited and kindly asked to register using the form enclosed.


2nd European Workshop on Induced Seismicity November 26, 2012, 11.00 hrs, to November 28, 12.00 hrsKIT, AVG building, Adenauerring 20a, room 145


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In close partnership with society, KIT develops solutions for urgent challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, sovereignty and an aging population. As The University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT unites scientific excellence from insight to application-driven research under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to drive this transformation. As a University of Excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact.

kes, 20.11.2012
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