Impounded-induced seismicity associated with large reservoirs

Abstract

Included is a diagram showing the relationship between water depth and the reservoir capacity of all large reservoirs listed in the World Registry of Dams which were associated with impoundment-induced seismicity. For 33 reservoirs, symbols indicate the maximum Richter magnitude of induced earthquakes. Also included is a histogram showing the relationship between observed frequency of induced seismicity in percent and reservoir water depth in meters. References are given.