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Induced Seismicity and Its Applications

유발지진 관측과 활용

  • Kang, Tae-Seob (Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Pukyong National University) ;
  • Rhie, Junkee (School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seoul National University) ;
  • Choi, Nam-Soo (Institute of Mine Reclamation Technology, Mine Reclamation Corporation)
  • 강태섭 (부경대학교 지구환경과학과) ;
  • 이준기 (서울대학교 지구환경과학부) ;
  • 최남수 (한국광해관리공단 광해기술연구소)
  • Received : 2014.11.17
  • Accepted : 2015.02.16
  • Published : 2015.02.28
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Abstract

Induced seismicity has been observed in the relation with lots of anthropogenic influence and at variety of geological conditions over the last several decades. This paper reviews those induced earthquakes and compares with each other as well as with natural tectonic earthquakes. Hydraulic fracturing is commonly used to enhance the permeability through new cracks in the rock formation. The process triggers the induced seismicity, which can give crucial information on the fracture network and oil/gas migration. In the similar way, unintentionally induced events during the production procedure of the field, dam reservoir, minig activity, or wastewater injection can be used to give insight into various hydrodynamic processes and changes of reservoir properties at a various scales. The general conclusion summarizes the uncertainty or limitations of knowledge up to date and presents some issues to be dealt with in the future research.

유발지진은 인류에 의한 수많은 영향 및 다양한 지질학적 조건과 연관되어서 지난 수십 년 동안 관측되어 왔다. 이 논문에서는 다양한 유발지진을 고찰하고 자연적인 조구조 지진뿐만 아니라 유발지진의 종류에 따라 서로 비교한다. 수압파쇄는 암석층에서 새로운 균열을 통해 투수성을 높이는데 보편적으로 사용된다. 이 과정에서 유발지진이 발생하는데, 이 지진은 단열망과 석유/가스의 이동에 관한 중요한 정보를 제공한다. 유사한 방식으로 탄화수소 생산과정이나, 댐 저수지, 채광 활동 또는 폐수 주입 등의 과정에서도 의도하지 않은 유발지진이 발생하며, 이를 이용하여 다양한 수리역학적인 과정과 다양한 규모에서 저류층 특성의 변화를 파악할 수 있다. 일반적인 결론으로 지금까지 알려진 유발지진에 대한 불확실성과 지식의 한계를 요약하고 향후 연구에서 다루어야 할 몇 가지 주제를 제시한다.

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