Mounting evidence indicates that the dramatic increase in the number of earthquakes in the central United States is caused by
A)global climate change.
B)the re-awakening of a long dormant fault.
C)geothermal energy production.
D)large wind turbine farms.
E)deep wastewater injection wells.

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Mounting evidence suggests that the dramatic increase in the number of earthquakes in the central United States is caused by the disposal of wastewater from oil and gas production into deep injection wells. This process can increase pressure on faults and cause them to slip, resulting in earthquakes.

Mounting Evidence Indicates That the Dramatic Increase in the Number