5 Key Areas Are At Risk From Fracking Sand Mining In The UK
The fracking industry requires massive volumes of fine sand (silica) that is injected into shale wells along with water and chemical. The sand holds pathways in the shale rock open so that gas can be extracted. In the US sand mining, transportation and handling has caused significant impacts for communities and workers. When silica becomes airborne it can be inhaled by humans and animals permanently damaging the lungs. This film reveals the scale of the problem in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania.
Key UK Frack Sand Locations
The British Geological Survey (BGS) has already identified the locations of the most suitable fracking sand in the UK. See the full presentation
- Sandringham Sand Formation (Norfolk)
- Woburn Sand Formation (Bedfordshire)
- Folkestone Formation (Surrey & Kent)
- Chelford & Congleton Sands (Cheshire)
- Wind blown sand (North Lincolnshire)
See the full BGS Frac Sand presentation…
More news from the US… link 1 link 2
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