Hydraulic fracturing

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, unlocks natural gas from massive fields across the
U.S. that otherwise could not be produced economically. Some people worry the
technique pollutes air and water.
1 A well is drilled, and a 2 Sand, water and 3 The fluid is pumped out
wire equipped with chemicals are pumped into of the well, allowing the gas
explosive charges is the well to pry and prop to flow. In Texas, the used
dropped into the well. The open the fractures, creating frack water is typically
charges perforate the well channels for the gas to seep injected back underground
and cement casing, creating out. into a disposal well.
fractures in the underground
rock.

SOURCE: Dallas Morning News research Michael Hogue/Staff Artist

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