Review:
Hydraulic Fracturing Methods
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Hydraulic fracturing, also known as 'fracking', is a method used to extract oil and natural gas from deep underground rock formations by injecting high-pressure fluids.
Key Features
- High-pressure fluid injection
- Extracts oil and natural gas from deep underground rock formations
- Controversial environmental impacts
Pros
- Increases domestic energy production
- Creates jobs in the industry
Cons
- Potential for groundwater contamination
- Earthquakes triggered by the process
- Air pollution from methane release