Yet Another Fracking-Causes-Earthquakes “Study” – This Time in Utica

Yet another "fracking may cause earthquakes" study has been published in the so-called peer reviewed journal PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences). Researchers from the University of Miami (in Ohio) admit the kind of earthquakes they talk about in their paper, potentially caused by Utica Shale drilling, are "rare." But, they are also "concerning." Yes, everyone should be concerned that in zero percent of Utica well drilling cases (statistically speaking) there have been NO earthquakes. Actually a couple of cases are thought to be related to fracking over a fault--but it's still unproven. Statistically speaking, it's 0%. But, there could be problems! Maybe. If the conditions are "just right." Ya never know. We note the researchers didn't address concerns over fans in football stadiums that, when they all stomp their feet at the same time, have caused "earthquakes" that are higher on the Richter scale than the ones they postulate "may, maybe, might" happen in Utica drilling. No mention of football fan earthquakes in this study. Below is the "news" about this latest, breathlessly urgent report that everyone should read...

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