Geologists say a fault in central Arkansas where hundreds of earthquakes have been recorded in recent months is longer and potentially more destructive than initially believed.
Scientists had thought the fault is 3.7 miles long. Now they estimate it to be 6 to 7.5 miles long.
Arkansas Geological Survey geohazard supervisor Scott Ausbrooks told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that the length is a concern because a longer fault could trigger bigger earthquakes.
More than 800 earthquakes have been recorded in the area in the past six months - including a 4.7 magnitude quake on Feb. 27 that was the largest earthquake recorded in Arkansas in 35 years.
Injection wells used by companies drilling for natural gas and thought to be connected to the quakes have been temporarily shut down.
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Well if I remember right that isnt to far from the new madrid fault line.Could it be that that the new madrid fault line is the next big earthquake?could it be caused by harrp?only time will tell.A massive earthquake on the new madrid fault line would be devastating to the USA,and to the recovering economy as well,is this what the new masters want to happen?Is this part of some conspiracy?Let us hope not we dont need a inland sea in the middle of the country.