Geothermal power is a renewable energy and would reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
It involves drilling deep into the earth. Now earth quakes are being linked to the geothermal projects.
Basel, Switzerland project is under investigation for being responsible for earth quakes.
A plant at Landau In Der Pfalz (Germany) is now under investigation as there was a 2.7 magnitude earthquake in August.
Source: The Times of India, September 12, 2009, Page 17
More details will be gathered and recorded.
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