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Men-induced seismicity
Some large-scale antropogenic activities have a certain potential to affect the seismotectonic environment, unleashing a special category of seism called “induced seisms”. As they result from men's interaction with nature, as in the construction of great engineering works, they are also called men-induced seisms.
Types of induced earthquakes
Five types of main human beings activities may affect the seismotectonic environment in their area of influence, through changes in local seismicity level. They are:
1. Mining and quarries activity;
2. Deep fluid injection under high pressure;
3. Liquids's extraction;
4. Underground explosions;
5. Reservoirs' filling during the construction of dams.
