Sentences with phrase «deep rock formations»

The device gathers data on how tracers — microscopic particles that can be pumped into and recovered from wells — move through deep rock formations that have been opened by hydraulic fracturing [fracking].

The water is injected under high pressure into a wellbore to fracture deep rock formations in order to release the flow of natural gas and petroleum in a process call hydraulic fracturing.

The device gathers data on how tracers — microscopic particles that can be pumped into and recovered from wells — move through deep rock formations that have been opened by hydraulic fracturing.

In hydraulic fracturing, a pressurized liquid is injected into a wellbore — the actual hole that forms the well — to fracture deep rock formations to release the flow of natural gas and petroleum.

Although injection into deep rock formations has proceeded without difficulty at a pilot project at the Mountaineer coal - fired power plant in West Virginia — 3,000 metric tons have been stored so far, says Gary Spitznogle of American Electric Power, which owns the facility — public opposition halted a similar government - funded project in Ohio.

Geoscientists have known for decades that the injection of fluid can increase pressures within the pores of deep rock formations, pushing faults that are already critically stressed by forces in Earth's crust past the snapping point.

Not exact matches

The EPA fracking study was commissioned in 2010 by the US Congress and stands as the most comprehensive review of the controversial mining technique, which releases natural gas by injecting a high - pressure mixture of water, sand, and chemicals into rock formations deep below ground.

Drillers need to go deeper and drill through difficult rock formations.

This crustal weakness allowed unusually high heat flow from deeper mantle sources to «super-heat» the highly organic Niobrara source rocks, which in turn generated the significant oil and gas deposits now contained in the Niobrara and Codell formations.

Fracking, as the technique is known, is the use of chemical - laced water injected deep underground to create fissures in underground rock formations and release natural gas and oil.

The process involves injecting large volumes of water, mixed with sand and chemicals, deep into the ground to break up rock formations and release natural gas.

Hydrofracking relies on a high - pressure blend of chemicals, sand and water pumped deep underground to break up gas - bearing rock formations, freeing gas to rise up the well to the surface.

Oil and gas companies developing fields in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and North Dakota rely on a process called hydraulic fracturing, which produces natural gas by blasting water and chemicals into energy - rich rock formations deep underground.

The reservoir, found on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic, is part of an igneous rock formation created 60 million years ago when volcanoes unleashed a torrent of fast - flowing, deep - earth lava.

Their discovery of shocked, granite rocks from deep in the crust placed «out of order» on top of sedimentary rocks validates the dynamic collapse theory of formation for Chicxulub's peak ring, the scientists says.

Most researchers accept what's called the magma ocean theory — that soon after its formation the moon was so hot that it was covered with a deep ocean of molten rock that cooled to form the surface we see today.

That water is saltier than seawater and may contain naturally occurring arsenic and radioactive elements trapped inside rock formations deep underground.

Other issues included developing new instruments and techniques to monitor rock formations deep underground, said Aradóttir.

In Oklahoma, the injections triggering earthquakes are taking place in the Arbuckle formation, a deep and highly porous sedimentary rock layer.

In principle, however, the CO2 could also be pumped deep underground and locked safely away in specific rock formations for millennia.

By Year 1.1 billion, deep - sea hematite - bearing rock found in the Marble Bar chert formation of northwestern Australia indicates that iron - rich water gushed from volcanically heated seafloor vents were able to mix with cooler oxygen - rich seawater (Ohmoto et al, Nature Geoscience, March 15, 2009; PSU press release, and in EurkaAlert; and Sid Perkins, ScienceNews, April 11, 2009).

Methods: One option for storing carbon dioxide is to capture the gas and inject it deep underground in porous rock formations.

Geologic sequestration involves injecting would - be CO2 emissions deep underground into rock formations that trap this CO2 permanently (well, permanently as far as humans are concerned).

Even once they establish communication with Golborne and their would - be rescuers and have food and supplies (from clean clothes to iPods) dropped down, they are far from out of the woods, with various nations» submitting machinery that is untested at navigating such a deep and unstable rock formation.

Contrasting attractions between Caliente and Ely include Cathedral Gorge State Park's fascinating rock formations, carved deep into the desert.

The deeper I get into Arches, the more amazing rock formations I come upon.

Its features include deep gorges, kloofs, rock formations, clear mountain streams and dry deciduous forest, or bushveld.

Although a very shallow reef to dive in, there are larch coral and rock formations in the deeper sections that are big enough for bamboo sharks to hide underneath.

Deep diving with a dark bottom that adds mystery, and impressive underwater rock formations that are covered in soft corals and nudibranchs.

The river rises near Mont - aux - Sources and flows 2 000 kilometres across the country, traversing major rock formations, carving deep gorges and canyons in old granite and ancient quartzites, defying gravity down waterfalls, and flooding plains used for farming, en route.

This area of outstanding natural beauty is a UNESCO World Heritage site, thanks to its deep turquoise waters and unusual rock formations.

The dive starts with a free descent to 18 metres where you'll find yourself on a large rock formation surrounded by deep water.

This morning, we enjoy a scenic excursion around Jasper National Park, discovering the beautiful Maligne Canyon, a 164 foot (50m) deep gorge of sheer limestone walls, waterfalls and rock formations.

Deeper underground, Crystal Cave and Fantasy Cave in Hamilton Parish with their amazing rock formations, and the former with its 55 - feet deep sapphire - bottomed lagoon, are perfect to explore on a hot day.

The flight will continue along the escarpment to God's Window, which offers awesome panoramic views of the bushveld below and on to the fascinating and dramatic rock formations of the Blyde River Canyon (the third deepest Canyon in the World).

The Maligne Canyon, a 164 feet (50 metres) deep gorge of sheer limestone walls with a number of interesting rock formations, is very popular with tourists, as is Maligne Lake - the largest glacier - fed body of water in the region.

Possible sites include: Bandit Ledge: The gentle hills and ridges of this site support a surprising amount of beautiful cauliflower corals Garden Eel Cove: The slow drop - off ends in a sandy bottom covered with graceful garden eels Anglers: A beautiful archway housing a big family of lionfish High Rock: A massive ridge capped by a pinnacle rising to within 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) of the water's surface Anchor Drag: A maze of canyons, arches small caverns provide enjoyable exploration of the lobsters, crabs, shrimp and puffer fish who live here North Golden Arches: The main attraction is a rock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory dRock: A massive ridge capped by a pinnacle rising to within 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) of the water's surface Anchor Drag: A maze of canyons, arches small caverns provide enjoyable exploration of the lobsters, crabs, shrimp and puffer fish who live here North Golden Arches: The main attraction is a rock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory drock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory drock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory drock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory dive.

The dive begins with a descent to around 18 metres where you'll find yourself on top of a large rock formation surrounded by deep water.

This spectacular rock formation consists of dome shaped mountains, sheer walls and deep gorges over an area of 500 square kilometres.

Two lookout points located just off the main road provide excellent views of the crested buttes, deep gorges and craggy rock formations in the canyon below, but more adventurous travelers should head to nearby Koke'e State Park.

Also to be seen are coral encrusted rock formations with interesting sponge structures, sea fans and tunicates.The north side is the deepest at 80 ft and the most fun, as you're swimming through a canyon with almost totally vertical walls.

During the journey to the stunning rock formation, you could see from afar the Kapurpurawan landmark, a giant sphinx cutting through the deep blue sky with all its whiteness.

Halong Bay is one of Vietnam's most popular UNESCO World Heritage sites, with deep blue waters that spread over 933 square miles (1,500 square km) and feature thousands of limestone rock formations.

That is, if PS3 copies of this game weren't like diamonds buried deep below South African rock formations.

In Halo 2: Anniversary you can see the crisp shadows being cast from the trees, rocks and buildings, and the use of ambient occlusion to help accentuate the deep crevices in the rock formations and trees.

He developed a distinctive gritty, textured approach that transitioned through the 1960s from dark neutralized colors in blocky abstractions suggesting the rock formations of Colorado's mountains to fluid, vibrantly colorful compositions more evocative of volcanic eruptions, hot lava and deep geological journeys to the earth's inner core.

Fracking (hydraulic fracturing) rock fracturing with pressurized liquid creating cracks in deep - rock formations through which shale gas, oil, tight gas and brine will flow more freely... major part of the Golden Age of Gas

Fracking injects sand water and small amounts of chemicals into deep oil - and gas - containing formations, cracking the rocks and allowing the trapped gas and oil to be recovered.

Developing energy from shale (and other tight - rock formations) using hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling takes four to eight weeks — from preparing the site for development to production itself — after which the well can be in production up to 40 years.10 A well can be a mile or more deep and thousands of feet below groundwater zones vertically, before gradually turning horizontal.

Disposing of wastewater by injecting it into impermeable rock formations deep underground is standard practice in oil - and gas - drilling hotbeds such as Texas — only the rock under Pennsylvania is not porous enough to contain it.