New Study Links Texas Quakes to Fracking Wells

1. One comment in the article that supports that idea that fracking caused the earthquake is "Looking at wells close to the earthquake's epicenter determined that wastewater injection from shallow wells resulted in detectable ground uplift at distances up to 5 miles." this quote supports this idea because it says that the fracking made the ground raise up the ground. Another quote that supports the idea that fracking can cause earthquakes is "By creating an impasse in the rock, the injection well forced the pore pressure downwards until it hit an ancient fault line." This quote is useful because it shows how the water can cause an earthquake.
2. In addition a quote that supports the idea that fracking can lead to earthquakes is "scientists told CNN they suspected nearby injection wells were responsible." This quote supports the idea, because it shows that many scientists think that fracking can cause earthquakes.
3.  Two details that support the author's conclusion that people are putting waste water back into the Earth is, "Setting InSAR's eye on four high-volume wells used for wastewater disposal, the researchers began to track the changes in the Earth." This shows that the waste water is contributing to changes in the Earth. Another quote is "Looking at wells close to the earthquake's epicenter determined that wastewater injection from shallow wells resulted in detectable ground uplift at distances up to 5 miles." this quote shows that wastewater can move the ground up to 5 miles, which proves that wast water can move the ground.