Fracking Linked to Seismic Tremors in New Study

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesAug 11, 2023, 1:08 am209 pts
Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as “fracking,” is a process where shale and other types of impermeable rock are blasted open with water, “fracking fluid” and sand in order to access and extract oil and natural gas. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, fracking fluid contains chemical…

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