Why Has It Been Suggested That Large Earthquakes Might Be

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Essay

Why has it been suggested that large earthquakes might be prevented by injecting water along isolated portions of fault zones,which have been inactive for an unusually long time? When was this technique discovered?

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Definitions:

Induced Consumption

Consumer spending that increases when income increases, and decreases when income decreases, reflecting behavioral responses to changes in income.

Disposable Income

The amount of money left for households to use on saving and spending after income taxes are covered.

Savings Rate

The proportion of disposable income that is saved rather than spent by individuals or households.

1990s

The 1990s, a decade spanning from 1990 to 1999, was characterized by significant global events, technological advancements, and cultural shifts.