Saturday 05 · 09 · 2026

Groningen gas

A major gas field, ground movement and the decision to end extraction.

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From the archive · 05.09.2026

Groningen gas

A major gas field, ground movement and the decision to end extraction.

ewouds rondje 05/09 NL · GRONINGS-GAS
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  3. 3choose
  4. 4discover
  5. 5finish
Stop 1 of 5 In which year was the Groningen gas field discovered?
Stop 2 of 5 What caused many earthquakes in Groningen?
Stop 3 of 5 Near which place did a strong induced earthquake occur in 2012?
Stop 4 of 5 On what date was the Groningen gas field permanently closed by law?
Stop 5 of 5 Which two tasks resulted from the earthquake problem?

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