Fracking linked to Alberta earthquakes

[B00Mer]

The OP article is BS.

 

[petros]

Some of you people are absolutely f-cked in the head and I don' t feel sorry for you because it's self induced.

 

[jjaycee98]

I'm no expert on earthquakes or fracking, but I'm having a hard time imagining how fracking would cause earth's plates to shift. I think I'd wait until they get a size 7 earthquake and then I'd reduce the fracking.

If "fracking" is so dangerous to the state of the world's crust; how come the whole thing isn't a quivering mess from years of dynamite used to mine coal, silver, even salt

 

[petros]

Did you quote the right quote?

 

[mentalfloss]

Phys.Org Mobile: Scientists see fracking as cause of earthquakes in heartland

 

[petros]

With 100,000 3.0-4.0 quakes on earth per year you could blame them on digging powerpoles and find a correlation.

Grow up!

 

[captain morgan]

Phys.Org Mobile: Scientists see fracking as cause of earthquakes in heartland

Get back to me when the scientists 'prove' fracking is the cause of earthquakes

 

[petros]

Hawaii had a 3.8 yesterday. It was linked to unsustainable pineapple farming.

 

[Cannuck]

Those are tremors not earthquakes

A seismologist at the university called them earthquakes. What qualifies you to contradict him? Actually, don't bother answering. I already know the answer

 

[petros]

Difference Between Earthquake and Tremor

What's with you drywallers? Something in the mud?

 

[Cannuck]

Difference Between Earthquake and Tremor

What's with you drywallers? Something in the mud?

So nothing credible then. Well, at least you can say you tried. Here's a little tip for you. If you're going to contradict somebody with training and expertise in an area you know little about, you might want to think twice. It does tend to make you look even sillier then you already do. No need to thank me. I'm just doing my part to help. BTW, if I've offended you again, please accept my sincerest apologies.

 

[petros]

It's not my fault.


Get it?

 

[Cannuck]

It's not my fault.

Agreed. That's why I'm not blaming you. I'm just trying to help you. You're welcome

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Jeff Gu, a seismologist at the University of Alberta, said the earthquake could have been caused by shifting rock formations in the region — but added there could be another possible explanation.

“Certainly that region is not immune to earthquake faulting, but I would say having actual earthquakes in that area is relatively recent, relatively new,” he said.

Gu is one of three authors of a recently published study in the Journal of Geophysical Research, a peer-reviewed publication that looked at four years of earthquake data around Rocky Mountain House. The study concludes that waste-water injection into the ground is highly correlated with spikes in earthquake activity in the area.

It is the first study of its kind conducted in Canada that links industrial activity to induced earthquakes.

“The conclusion was that the industrial activities could, in some cases, potentially trigger or facilitate earthquake occurrences,” Gu said.

So, would it be fair to say that Dr. Gu's conclusion was "maybe there's a connection, and maybe not?"

"Fracking linked to Alberta earthquakes" is an exaggeration at best, though there's some that might call it a flat-out lie.

 

[taxslave]

Phys.Org Mobile: Scientists see fracking as cause of earthquakes in heartland

ARe these the same scientists that think man is causing the earth to heat up and the polar ice to melt?

Difference Between Earthquake and Tremor

What's with you drywallers? Something in the mud?

Asbestos. Apparently not only does it cause lung damage it also causes brain damage.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

ARe these the same scientists that think man is causing the earth to heat up and the polar ice to melt?

No. I just pointed out that Dr. Gu said, effectively, "Maybe, maybe not."

Don't blame scientists for the lies of true believers.

 

[taxslave]

It's not my fault.


Get it?

That one zoomed over his pin head as well.

 

[petros]

Agreed. That's why I'm not blaming you. I'm just trying to help you. You're welcome

Mr Gu went too far in dumbing it down. That's not my fault. Since it's way over your drywall dust addled head I'm going to dismiss your stupidity and just continue to just call you a putz and leave it at that.

 

[Cannuck]

That one zoomed over his pin head as well.

Don't be so silly

Mr Gu went too far in dumbing it down. That's not my fault. Since it's way over your drywall dust addled head I'm going to dismiss your stupidity and just continue to just call you a putz and leave it at that.

Making all the silly excuses in the world doesn't change the fact that you actually tried to dispute what a seismologist said. Granted, some might think your vast experience in the farming sector (not to mention your ability to turn on a computer and navigate your way to a web forum) qualifies you to disregard what he is saying but you really should stop embarassing yourself.

 

[JLM]

With 100,000 3.0-4.0 quakes on earth per year you could blame them on digging powerpoles and find a correlation.

Grow up!

You're not in a good mood today, Petros! Did you get enough Wheaties for breakfast?

ARe these the same scientists that think man is causing the earth to heat up and the polar ice to melt?


Asbestos. Apparently not only does it cause lung damage it also causes brain damage.

Asbestos, I see as a "two edged sword", good if used correctly, deadly if not. I grew up around lots of it! Is there a replacement that is just as good?