The Effects of Induced Hydraulic Fracturing on the Environment
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Author | : Matthew McBroom |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2013-12-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781482230956 |
ISBN-13 | : 148223095X |
Rating | : 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Effects of Induced Hydraulic Fracturing on the Environment by : Matthew McBroom
Book excerpt: This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.Hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking" as it is commonly known, refers to the practice of using liquids at very high pressures to fragment rock, thereby allowing natural gas to be harvested. This process increases energy resources but also has some negative environmental impacts as well. This book l