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Fracking is name given to the artificially induced fracturing of layers of rock to release gas or oil in order for it to be collected. High pressure liquids are pumped into boreholes in order to achieve the fractures.
Hydraulic fractures occur naturally due to the build up of pressure within layers of rock.
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∙ 7y agoFracking means the process of injecting liquid at high pressure into subterranean rocks, boreholes, etc., so as to force open existing fissures and extract oil or gas.
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What is the effects of fracking?
Fracking, which is the process of pumping an agent into a well under pressure, is not performed correctly there is a possibility of contamination of the ground water.
Which natural source is extracted in a process known as fracking?
"Fracking", short for "hydraulic fracturing", is usually applied to natural deposits of the kind of rock known as shale to recover petroleum or natural gas trapped in the shale.
What is fracking and why is it so controversial?
Fracking refers to the process of drilling down into the earth before releasing a high pressure water mixture that is directed at the rock to release the gas inside. It is controversial because of the environmental concerns that it possesses.
Where is fracking locate?
Fracking is done all over the world.
What is fracking used for?
Fracking is a way of obtaining gas from rocks underground
Can fracking cause tornadoes?
No. Fracking can cause earthquakes if the fluid gets into faults. Tornadoes are caused by thunderstorms, which are not affected by fracking in any way.
What are the controversies around fracking?
Water pollution is the major controversy that surrounds fracking.
Can fracking harm the water supply?
Yes, fracking can harm the water supply.
Are fracking executives and scientists willing to have themselves and their families drink ground water in fracked areas?
Executives and scientists have never really discussed if they have their family drinking the water in the fracked areas.
What is the process for natural gas extraction?
The process for extracting natural gas is hydraulic fracturing also referred to as "fracking". In this process rock is drilled in to deep enough to hit the natural gases, and pump them for extraction.
What type of energy is fracking?
Fracking is not energy. It is a method of getting oil out of shale underground.
What economic activities are associated with man-made earthquakes in Oklahoma?
Something called fracking is causing earthquakes. Fracking is a way to remove oil and natural gas from underground. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking (a drilling process that injects millions of gallons of water, sand and chemicals under high pressure into a well, cracking the rock and to release natural gas and oil) is sometimes the cause of earthquakes.
