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## Fracking Explained in Five Minutes Fracking, short for hydraulic fracturing, is a technique used to extract oil and natural gas trapped deep underground in shale rock formations. The process involves drilling down into the rock and then injecting a mixture of water, sand, and chemicals at high pressure. This creates fractures in the shale, allowing the oil and gas to flow more freely to the wellbore. Essentially, the high-pressure fluid acts like a wedge, splitting the rock and opening