Could coal mining be the cause of recent earthquakes?

Update: 2024-09-08

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Several earthquakes in the past few weeks have been roughly centred on BHP's Mount Arthur Mine in the Hunter Valley, which has a very shallow epicentre.

But is it coincidence, and what are scientists doing to find out if there's a link?

Guest: Dr Trevor Allen, Geoscience Australia
Producer: Anne Barker

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Could coal mining be the cause of recent earthquakes?

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Could coal mining be the cause of recent earthquakes?

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Could coal mining be the cause of recent earthquakes?