The Science Beneath the Surface: A Very Short Guide to the Marcellus Shale

Duggan-Haas, Don; Ross, Robert M; & Allmon, Warren D., Illustrated by:

ISBN 10: 0877105022 / ISBN 13: 9780877105022

Published by Paleontological Research Institution, 2013

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Some rubbing & edgewear; few creases; some yellowing; otherwise overall clean & tight. 252 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Science Beneath the Surface: A Very Short Guide to the Marcellus Shale
• Publisher: Paleontological Research Institution
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0877105022
• ISBN 13: 9780877105022
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: VG to VG-
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

The Marcellus Shale — a vast rock formation that holds a huge reservoir of natural gas — is at the center of one of the most controversial natural resources issues of our time. This is primarily because of the unconventional method used to extract gas from the shale — slickwater horizontal high-volume hydraulic fracturing, or hydrofracking. Concerns about how widespread use of the practice will affect the natural environment — most especially freshwaters at the local level and climate at the global level — have thrust geology into the public view in a way seldom otherwise experienced. This book reviews the major science and technology issues around this complex topic, offering impartial, evidence-based, thought-provoking information to help citizens decide what to do. This book is part of the Very Short Guide Series from PRI Publications.