Fracking

Definition

Fracking, short for hydraulic fracturing, is a method used to extract oil and natural gas from deep underground by injecting high-pressure fluid into subterranean rocks. This process creates new channels in the rock formation, enabling the extraction of fossil fuels that were previously unreachable.

Related terms

Fossil fuels: Natural resources, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from the decomposed remains of ancient plants and animals, used primarily for energy.

Environmental impact: The effect human activities (such as fracking) have on living organisms and their physical surroundings.

Renewable energy: Energy sources that are replenished naturally on a human timescale, such as solar or wind power, which are considered alternatives to fossil fuels extracted by fracking