At approximately 8:34 CST Irving Texas was hit by the 10th earthquake in 24 hours. Irving has been rocked by an average of 2-3 earthquakes a week since around October. The cause is believed to be related to fracking in the area for natural gas. The first earthquake happened January 6th in the late afternoon and was a 3.5. Since that time nine additional earthquakes have hit the area including the largest so far a 3.6.
Their isn't any solid proof yet that fracking is the cause but some studies are being conducted and the results look to be conclusive that fracking is causing the earthquakes. Does theis mean that damage done to property should be repaired by the companies that are fracking.
Irving the earthquake capital of Texas
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