A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Saturday morning near Pawnee, Oklahoma, rattling through at least six surrounding states in the US heartland, according to the US Geological Survey.
takyon: The story has been updated to note:
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is telling operators to shut down 35 disposal wells that may have played a role in a 5.6-magnitude earthquake that shook at least six states Saturday, Gov. Mary Fallin said. The disposal wells, which are linked to fracking and other industries that need to dispose of toxic waste water by injecting it deep into the earth, have recently drawn concern that they may actually induce earthquakes.
USGS: M5.6 - 15km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
(Score: 2) by turgid on Monday September 05 2016, @09:34AM
Yes, fracking autocorrect changed the meaning of my post entirety.
I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent [wikipedia.org].