hello everyone and welcome back to hazar finance in this video we're going to dive into a topic that's been shaken up conversations and Landscapes across the globe fracking we're going to break down what fracking is how it works and debates surrounding it whether you have heard a lot or no little about it stick around as we're going to unpack this controversial method of energy extraction first things first what's fracking officially known as hydraulic fracturing fracking is a technique used to extract oil and natural gas from deep underground rock formations so how how does it work a Val is drilled deep into the Earth reaching the target rock layer then a mixture of water sand and chemicals are injected at high pressure this fluid creates small fractures in the Rock along the trapid oil and natural gas to flow up the surface where it can be collected the technology has enabled significant increases in energy production at the same time it has sparked a lot of controversy let's look at both sides of the debate on the pro side fracking has led to a boom in domestic oil and gas production this means more energy Independence lower energy prices and economic benefits such as job creation for example in the US fracking has played a major role in reducing the US Reliance on imported oil and as the process itself has boosted a lot of local economics but it's not all smooth sailing critics argued that fracking comes with serious environmental and health risks the concerns include potential groundwater contamination increased tmic activity and air pollution some Studies have linked fracking to an increase in earthquakes While others have raised alarms about the chemicals used used in the process and their potential impact on drinking water so where do we go from here fracking remains a hotly debated topic with passionate arguments on both sides the key is finding a balance that addresses energy needs while protecting our environment and health that was a short di into fracking process thanks for tuning in so what's your take on fracking I'll catch you guys in the next video and as always L stay informed