Seismic Testing to be the Focus of Upcoming Meeting

Numerous Cameron County residents have been approached regarding seismic testing on their property. The testing is one of many steps involved in determining the density of Marcellus shale. The Cameron County Marcellus Gas Task Force will highlight the topic at the May 31 meeting.


Co-Director of the Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research, Thomas Murphy will give a presentation on seismic testing. What is it? Why is it done? What can you expect when it is taking place? Those questions and more will be addressed at the meeting.

The Cameron County Marcellus Gas Task Force holds public meetings to keep residents, municipal officials and the media informed on activity happening in Cameron County. The meetings are held at 6pm in the courtroom of the Cameron County Courthouse and are open to the public.