Fracking Causing Earthquakes?

American Voices • Science & Technology • Opinion • ISSUE 48•01 • Jan 5, 2012

Fracking wastewater is being blamed for several recent Youngstown, OH earthquakes, including one that reached a magnitude of 4.0. What do you think?

“There is simply no science I will ever choose to believe in that supports that idea.”
Gabrielle Davis –
Flatwork Tier
“Don't worry, the U.S. Geological Survey is devising ways to solve the problem. In the meantime, we'll just have to put up with private corporations compromising the ancient bedrock underneath the North American continent's surface.”
Wallace Schneider –
Mica Inspector
“Well, then, fudge that fracking fricking son-of-a-beach wastewater, if it helps you feel better.”
Steve Bergman –
Brake Holder

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