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Here’s What Some People Aren’t Telling You About Earthquakes In Kansas

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake in Oklahoma was felt in Kansas, highlighting a significant increase in seismic activity in the region.

Published Nov 22, 2015

Written by 

Annie Sandmeier

Last Thursday, Kansans were given a "moving" wake-up call when a 4.7 magnitude earthquake centered near Cherokee, Oklahoma shook its way up the Sunflower State. To some, it may seem surprising to see (or feel) an earthquake in the middle of the country, but this mid-November seismic activity was far from the first.

According to Earthquake Track, Kansas has seen 948 earthquakes (in different magnitudes) in 2015 alone.

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Prior to 2015, Kansas would only see an average of one to two earthquakes per year (sometimes even bi-yearly).

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So, why the sudden change?

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Geologists and scientists alike think they *may* have the answer to the drastic increase in Kansas earthquakes, as described in this short video:

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What do YOU think? Are these geologists on to something or are they full of baloney? Sound off in the comments!

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