Marcellus Shale: A Major Natural Gas Reservoir But With Environmental Concerns
The Marcellus Shale, a sedimentary rock formation located deep beneath the Appalachian Basin, is a significant natural gas reservoir. It holds vast reserves of natural gas, extracted through hydraulic fracking, a process that involves injecting fluid into the rock to fracture it and release the gas. However, concerns arise regarding the environmental impact of fracking,…