The topic that I am researching is the Fracking Controversy.
Fracking, or Hydraulic Fracturing, is a relatively new method of extracting
crude oil and natural gas from saturated shale deposits deep underground. It
involves drilling a deep hole in the ground, and then drilling horizontally.
Then a water based solution is injected into the hole which fractures the rock.
The gas or crude oil is now free to flow forth from the rock. This is an extremely
cost effective method of extracting oil and effectively drops the price of
production.
Opponents of Hydraulic Fracturing consider it dangerous to
the environment and ground water. They also raise concerns about the various
chemicals used in the hydraulic solution.
Proponents for Hydraulic Fracturing say that it is really
good for the economy, that it creates jobs, reduces the price of oil, and is
completely safe for the environment when handled with care.
This is an example of how the holes
are drilled:
This is an example that shows the
shale fractures in detail:
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