Article 44RWC Fracking paused in Blackpool after biggest tremor to date

Fracking paused in Blackpool after biggest tremor to date

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Adam Vaughan
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Minor quake near Cuadrilla site is on par with one in 2011 that led to moratorium

Residents of Blackpool have reported feeling the tremors of an earthquake from nearby fracking operations that started two months ago.

The minor earthquake was not only the biggest yet but was on a par with one in 2011 that led to a moratorium on fracking.

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