US study sees little earthquake risk from fracking

Geophysicist plans to distribute at least 1000 small Quake-Catcher Network sensors.WASHINGTON (AP) — The controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing to extract natural gas does not pose a high risk for triggering earthquakes large enough to feel, but other types of energy-related drilling can make theA shallow magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported Friday afternoon two miles from The Geysers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurredWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The fracking drilling technique used to tap shale oil and gas

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