The central U.S. state has been shaken by an earthquake causing "significant damage."
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Oklahoma Hit by Magnitude 5.6 Quake
The central U.S. state has been shaken by an earthquake causing "significant damage."
. Can Fracking Cause Quakes?
Direct links between the gas extraction process and quakes in Ohio and Oklahoma point to a seismological side effect.
. Wastewater Injection Triggered Oklahoma's Earthquake Cascade
A new study confirms that one of Oklahoma's biggest man-made earthquakes, caused by fracking-linked wastewater injection, triggered an earthquake cascade that led to the damaging magnitude-5.7 Prague quake on Nov. 6, 2011.
. Small Earthquake Shakes Oklahoma City
An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 4.0 struck Oklahoma today, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Scientists think fracking-related wastewater injection is to blame for the state's uptick in seismic activity.
. Rare Earthquake Warning Issued for Oklahoma
A major increase in seismic activity led to a rare earthquake warning today for Oklahoma from the U.S. Geological Survey and Oklahoma Geological Survey.
. Strongest Link: Wastewater Wells Triggered Oklahoma Earthquake Surge
Four fracking wastewater wells near Oklahoma City have caused hundreds of earthquakes since 2008, a new study finds.
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Oklahoma Has 20 earthquakes in One Day
The Sooner State was rattled by 20 earthquakes on Aug. 19. It's the latest in a significant increase in seismic activity, which scientists believe is being caused by fracking oil and gas wells. Continue reading
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