hydraulic fracturing (Q159521)
From geokb
Injection of water and other fluids through a well into geologic formations in order to increase the permeability of the rock units and thus permit natural gas or oil to be produced from them.
- hydrofracking
- fracking
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | hydraulic fracturing |
Injection of water and other fluids through a well into geologic formations in order to increase the permeability of the rock units and thus permit natural gas or oil to be produced from them. |
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