Contact Us

Kim Cobb
Dir. of Media Relations
Phone: 214-768-7654
E-mail: cobbk@smu.edu 

Main Contact Information: call 214-768-7650 or e-mail news@smu.edu.

Studies/Reports

• A historical review of induced earthquakes in Texas (2016)
• Texas Railroad Comm. on June 5, 2015 (PowerPoint)
• Texas House Committee on May 4, 2015
• Report to Irving City Council (2015)
• Texas House Subcommittee on May 12, 2014 (PowerPoint)
• Azle Quakes (2015)
• Cleburne Quakes (2013)
• DFW Quakes (2010)

News Releases

• New study shows humans have been causing earthquakes in Texas since 1920s (2016)
• SMU scientists will map faults in North Texas (2015)
• SMU analysis of recent earthquake sequence reveals geologic fault, epicenters in Irving and West Dallas (2015)
• SMU seismology team to cooperate with state, federal scientists in study of May 7 Venus earthquake (2015)
• SMU scientists to deploy seismic monitors in North Texas region near Azle, Texas (2013)
• SMU-UT Study Shows 'Plausible' Connection Between DFW Quakes and Saltwater Injection Well (2010)

Videos

• Testimony before Texas House Committee on Energy Resources 
• Presentation to Irving City Council 
• News coverage of Irving City Council Presentation 
• Media Briefing Jan. 6, 2015 
• SMU interim analysis of recent earthquake sequence  
• B-Roll of seismic instruments installation 

Other Related Links

• The Dallas Morning News: New studies bolster link between quakes and energy production