The Truth About Hydraulic Fracturing

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Nate

Hydraulic fracturing has been blamed for a number of health and environmental hazards. Recently, the decades-old technique used to enhance oil and natural gas recovery has been under fire for possibly resulting in groundwater contamination and even earthquakes. If you’re looking for an article which provides just the facts with none of the fear mongering or cover up nonsense, here’s a great place to start!

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Japan’s 8.9M Earthquake – March 2011

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Nate

Japan was subjected to a barrage of earthquakes Friday, led by a massive 8.9 magnitude quake…the strongest to hit Japan in over 100 years. Throughout the next 10 hours, over 40 aftershocks hammered the island nation resulting in widespread damage, landslides, fires, and a tsunami wave reaching up to 10 meters.

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And Now to Your Local Earthquake Forecast…

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Nate

Earthquake “forecasting” may not only help to mitigate the catastrophic damages associated with earthquakes, but has the potential to save thousands of lives. For at least the last century scientists have struggled to develop an accurate prediction of earthquakes prior to their occurrence. Based on current research, we may be closer to accurate predictions than you think!

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Global Warming Could Put an End to Earthquakes

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Nate

Recent studies show global warming could eventually halt the driving force behind the occurrence of most of the world’s earthquakes. Given the tremendous damage and loss of life as a result of the recent quakes in Haiti, Chile, and China, could this be a shiny glimpse of light on the otherwise tarnished reputation of climate change?

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Mega-Quake: Earthquake in Chile

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Nate

Not long after the devastation of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake which left over a million people homeless and 200,000 dead in Haiti, an earthquake nearing 100 times more powerful struck the South American country of Chile.  This 8.8 magnitude earthquake broke the top ten list of most powerful earthquakes in recorded history, placing at number [...]

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