GEOTHERMAL PROJECTS NEED MORE RESEARCH


	GEOTHERMAL PROJECTS NEED MORE RESEARCH

klippety

9-11-2009 11:00 AM

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klippety says:

A German Geo-Thermal Project is the probable cause for an earth-quake. More research needs to be done.A very good idea that requires effort.

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German Geothermal Project Leads to Second Thoughts After the Earth Rumbles
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