DescriptionShock waves resulting from an earthquake may disarrange, either temporarily or permanently, the structure of a water-bearing formation and cause fluctuations of water levels. Since 1950, about 200 sudden fluctuations in 38 wells in New Jersey definitely have been correlated with earthquakes. A careful study of recorder charts indicates that there has been no permanent effect on the water levels in any well in New Jersey.
NoteWater Resources Circular 5; Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey
NotePurpose: To present a report of earthquakes and water fluctuation in New Jersey
Data Life Cycle Event(s) Date: 2009-01-22 00:00:00.0 Creator: Rebecca Allsopp
CollectionNJEDL2
Organization NameNew Jersey Environmental Digital Library
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