Huizinge earthquake
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The Huizinge earthquake was a significant induced earthquake in the Dutch province of Groningen, widely noted for highlighting the seismic risks associated with natural gas extraction in the region.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
earthquake
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induced earthquake ⓘ |
| aftershocks | followed by numerous smaller induced events in region ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs
NERFINISHED
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Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cause |
gas production from Groningen gas field
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natural gas extraction ⓘ |
| consequence |
accelerated plans to phase out Groningen gas production
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creation and expansion of compensation schemes for damage ⓘ increased seismic monitoring in Groningen region ⓘ policy changes in Dutch gas extraction regulation ⓘ stricter production limits on Groningen gas field ⓘ |
| country | Netherlands ⓘ |
| date | 2012-08-16 ⓘ |
| depth | shallow ⓘ |
| energyIndustryContext | Dutch natural gas production ⓘ |
| epicenter | near Huizinge, Loppersum, Groningen, Netherlands ⓘ |
| field | Groningen gas field NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| governmentAction |
commissioning of studies on seismic risk in Groningen
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introduction of production caps on Groningen gas field ⓘ |
| hazardType | seismic hazard ⓘ |
| impact |
damage to buildings and infrastructure in Groningen
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damage to houses ⓘ increased public concern about induced earthquakes ⓘ led to large number of damage claims by residents ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Groningen gas field region
NERFINISHED
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Huizinge NERFINISHED ⓘ municipality of Loppersum NERFINISHED ⓘ province of Groningen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| magnitude | 3.6 Mw ⓘ |
| maximumIntensity | V–VI (European Macroseismic Scale, approximate) ⓘ |
| mediaCoverage | extensive national media attention in the Netherlands ⓘ |
| notableFor | being among the strongest recorded induced quakes in Groningen at the time ⓘ |
| partOf | sequence of induced earthquakes in Groningen gas field ⓘ |
| policyDomain | energy policy and public safety in the Netherlands ⓘ |
| publicResponse | protests and activism by Groningen residents ⓘ |
| recognizedAs |
one of the most significant induced earthquakes in the Netherlands
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turning point in Dutch public awareness of induced seismicity ⓘ |
| region | Northern Netherlands NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Groningen gas field
NERFINISHED
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induced seismicity in the Netherlands ⓘ |
| riskHighlighted |
long-term subsidence and seismic hazard from gas extraction
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structural safety of older brick houses in Groningen ⓘ |
| significance |
highlighted seismic risks of gas extraction in Groningen
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triggered national debate on safety of Groningen gas field ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 21st century ⓘ |
| type | induced seismicity ⓘ |
| year | 2012 ⓘ |
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