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They’re likely referencing something like this [1]. The “fracking earthquakes” have stemmed lazy disposal of well wastewater. Wells can take millions of gallons
by surfaceofthesun 4y ago
They’re likely referencing something like this [1]. The “fracking earthquakes” have stemmed lazy disposal of well wastewater. Wells can take millions of gallons of water; ideally we’d be treating reusing that water.
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[1] https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/how-hydraulic-fracturing-related-earthquakes-and-tremors#:~:text=Reports%20of%20hydraulic%20fracturing%20causing,injected%20into%20deep%20wastewater%20wells https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/how-hydraulic-fracturing-related-e....