Geological Survey of Canada

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Geological research

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Hydraulic fracturing

A controversial mining technique used to extract oil and natural gas from deep rock deposits by injecting a high-pressure mixture of water, sand, and chemicals underground.

Wastewater injection

A procedure associated with oil and gas production where wastewater is injected into the ground, which has been linked to earthquake activity.

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British Columbia

British Columbia

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Progress Energy hydrofracturing site

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Study linking wastewater injection to earthquakes in Oklahoma

Investigation into the cause of the earthquake

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Possible hydraulic fracturing earthquakes under investigation in B.C.

7 years 6 months ago

This agency, along with the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission, launched an investigation into the cause of the earthquake.

Fracking was behind the 4.6 magnitude quake in B.C.

10 years 6 months ago

Research scientist Honn Kao provided expert commentary on the magnitude 4.6 earthquake, explaining that such earthquakes are unlikely to cause significant seismic damage.

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