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November 7, 2016

Oklahoma: Strong Earthquake Causes Major Damage to Cushing
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Back in the United States, in Oklahoma, a strong 5.0-magnitude
earthquake struck the city of Cushing on Sunday evening, knocking out
power, rupturing gas lines and partially collapsing buildings. Cushing
bills itself as the "Pipeline Crossroads of the World" and is home to
above-ground tanks that store millions of barrels of crude oil.
Scientists believe that wastewater disposal wells from oil and gas
"fracking" are linked to the dramatic rise in earthquakes in Oklahoma in
recent years.
Topics:Fracking Natural Gas & Oil Drilling

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