We had a 4.0 earthquake in Eastern Ohio over the weekend that they are blaming on fracking in that area.
Definition of 'Fracking'
A slang term for hydraulic fracturing. Fracking refers to the procedure of creating fractures in rocks and rock formations by injecting fluid into cracks to force them further open. The larger fissures allow more oil and gas to flow out of the formation and into the wellbore, from where it can be extracted.
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A slang term for hydraulic fracturing. Fracking refers to the procedure of creating fractures in rocks and rock formations by injecting fluid into cracks to force them further open. The larger fissures allow more oil and gas to flow out of the formation and into the wellbore, from where it can be extracted.
Read more: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fracking.asp#ixzz1iOgupHE2