Q1
Single choice
A licensed geoscientist is responsible for evaluating the risk of seismic event (minor earthquake) In the design and planning of a horizontal exploration well. After careful analysis, the geoscientist recommends changing the wall path because It transects a significant fault. They are concerned that the horizontal well's completion could cause a minor earthquake, whereas the revised plan would not. Their manager, a licensed engineer, overrules the decision since changing the location will result in significant delays.
In this situation, which of the following initial actions best aligns with the geoscientists professional duties?