"Oklahoma Suffers Its 2,724th Earthquake Since 2010"
"The rapid rise in quakes and subsequent fall bolsters the findings that Oklahoma's foundations are moving because of oil and gas activities, said Jeremy Boak, the head of the state's geological survey. Specifically, Boak told Live Science, most quakes are due to the injection of large amounts of wastewater from wells into subterranean rock layers. A few localized quakes are likely the direct result of fracking, in which underground charges are set off to puncture rock and improve the flow of oil and gas into a well. "
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Believe fracking is the culprit.
sassygirl3869
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Apr 26, 2018
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Fracking is bad but it is not known to be as much of a problem as pumping wastewater into porous granite.
Fuck 'em, let 'em shake, rattle and roll. I can't remember how many people in assorted bicycle groups have reported getting beer cans tossed at them while biking on Oklahoma roads. Let them choke to death on their own emissions.
andygee
Level 7
Apr 26, 2018
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That's a bit extreme. There are actually some great bicycle groups and bicycle races in Oklahoma.
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