Summary: Marcellus Shale
This article was about the importance and significance of Marcellus shale in the United States and its recent job of supplying the country with vast amounts of natural gas. It discusses the location of the greatest deposits of Marcellus Shale, which can be found in the Appalachian Mountains and the recent difficulties that have challenged the people in charge of mining for the Shale as the amount of Shale being found increases. The article ends with discussing the impact that drilling for the Marcellus Shale has on communities and public utilities such as tap and well water.
Terms
Marcellus Shale – The Sedimentary rock formation which contains great amounts of natural gas and is located in the Appalachian Mountains.
Hydrocarbons – found in numerous natural gasses, consists entirely of hydrogen and carbon.
Proppant – a sand-like material usually mixed with water and used in hydraulic fracturing.
Discussion
What is the single most important problem (Strongest argument) that supports the opposition to gas-drilling?
The most important problem is the drilling’s impact on the environment (cleaner energy) but how to harvest this energy without tainting the water supply is the real issue.
What did you think about the credibility of the used resources? Do you question any of them?
The resources seem reliable; however I question the reference from Penn State University as it looks like more of an opinion piece rather than fact.
What is misleading about figure 7?
You believe the substance in the picture to be the proppant; not the gel used to carry it.
Where is the Marcellus Shale most prominent?
Marcellus Shale is found mainly in the Eastern part of North America, the largest deposit lies in the Appalachian mountain region.
Is there a safer way to drill without disturbing the public water supply?
The safest way to do this, in my opinion is to drill in locations that do not have a community well or public water lines on site. Drilling near water only risks contamination. Although this is an easy and inexpensive fix, it can be inconvenient.
This article was about the importance and significance of Marcellus shale in the United States and its recent job of supplying the country with vast amounts of natural gas. It discusses the location of the greatest deposits of Marcellus Shale, which can be found in the Appalachian Mountains and the recent difficulties that have challenged the people in charge of mining for the Shale as the amount of Shale being found increases. The article ends with discussing the impact that drilling for the Marcellus Shale has on communities and public utilities such as tap and well water.
Terms
Marcellus Shale – The Sedimentary rock formation which contains great amounts of natural gas and is located in the Appalachian Mountains.
Hydrocarbons – found in numerous natural gasses, consists entirely of hydrogen and carbon.
Proppant – a sand-like material usually mixed with water and used in hydraulic fracturing.
Discussion
What is the single most important problem (Strongest argument) that supports the opposition to gas-drilling?
The most important problem is the drilling’s impact on the environment (cleaner energy) but how to harvest this energy without tainting the water supply is the real issue.
What did you think about the credibility of the used resources? Do you question any of them?
The resources seem reliable; however I question the reference from Penn State University as it looks like more of an opinion piece rather than fact.
What is misleading about figure 7?
You believe the substance in the picture to be the proppant; not the gel used to carry it.
Where is the Marcellus Shale most prominent?
Marcellus Shale is found mainly in the Eastern part of North America, the largest deposit lies in the Appalachian mountain region.
Is there a safer way to drill without disturbing the public water supply?
The safest way to do this, in my opinion is to drill in locations that do not have a community well or public water lines on site. Drilling near water only risks contamination. Although this is an easy and inexpensive fix, it can be inconvenient.
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