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Oklahoma Earthquake Rattles Six Surrounding States; Fracking Disposal Wells Closed

posted by takyon on Monday September 05 2016, @04:58AM   Printer-friendly
from the frack-'n-crack dept.

MrPlow writes (Submitted via IRC for Gravis):

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

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  • (Score: 3, Touché) by rts008 on Monday September 05 2016, @10:28AM

    by rts008 (3001) on Monday September 05 2016, @10:28AM (#397744)

    No. Most likely just form a gaping, puckered sinkhole, as it sinks. The bright side of that, well, Oklahoma will finally look 'anatomically' correct to be the asshole of the Nation.
    Maybe then we can change the name to 'New Goatse State', or something.

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