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Hydraulic Fracturing (fracking)
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Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a process used to extract natural gas or oil by injecting a high-pressure mixture of water, sand, and chemicals into underground rock formations.
Key Features
- High-pressure injection of fluids
- Water, sand, and chemicals mixture
- Used for extracting natural gas or oil
Pros
- Can access previously inaccessible natural gas or oil reserves
- Can stimulate economic growth in areas with natural gas or oil deposits
Cons
- Potential for groundwater contamination
- Release of methane gas into the atmosphere
- Earthquakes induced by the process