An Essay On Fracking
Fracking Essay Hydraulic fracturing also known as “Fracking” is a process where gas and oils are being released from some underground formations that are too difficult to mine on. Fluid made up of 8 millimeters of water, a lot of sand and about 200,000 liters of chemicals are inserted into a deeply drilled spot at a high pressure to break the shale rock and to release natural gases. The sand keeps the holes from closing and the chemicals compress the water, kill off bacteria and dissolve the minerals. The fluid is then pumped out and the natural gas can be harvested. The hole is then sealed up and the fluid is pumped back down deep into the ground. Fracking is seen as a positive thing for americans because it means we will have to use less