2012-09-20

Seismological monitoring of the geothermal project in St. Gallen

The city of St. Gallen is planning to exploit a suspected geothermal aquifer at a depth of approximately three to four kilometers below the city. Starting in December 2012, a first bore hole will be drilled and is estimated to reach its target depth in about three months time.

In the framework of the research project GEOBEST, the Swiss Seismological Service (SED) is operating a seismological system to monitor the geothermal power project. The SED in cooperation with the community services of St. Gallen has installed six new seismological stations in the area.

Further information can be found here.