Seismic activity during the 1968 test pumping at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal disposal well

Abstract

During the 1968 pumping tests at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal disposal well, the U.S. Geological Survey was responsible for moniwring earthquakes occurring in the area of the arsenal ami making chemical analysis of the fluids removed. Three criteria were established ro suspend the pumping if anomalous earthquake activity occurred during the pumping rest. These criteria were based on the frequency, magnitude, and location of the local earthquakes.