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Anonymous Coward User ID: 72157982 Canada 06/23/2016 06:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: GIANT SINKHOLES THREATEN TO SWALLOW TWO TINY WEST TEXAS TOWNS, OIL PRODUCTION MAY HAVE DESTROYED TOWNS I have always wondered, ever since these sinkholes started appearing years ago why, after centuries of us digging, mining, pumping, tunneling, fracking and excavating the Earth underneath us, anyone would be surprised when the very ground beneath our feet started collapsing. Are we THAT stupid as a species that we could actually undermine the very ground below us and then be surprised when we fell into an abyss? Wow, what a race of idiots are we. Quoting: Black Knight A few years ago I found a blog, through GLP if I remember correctly, where this guy was going on about how the ground under America would become so hollowed out that it would eventually fill up with natural gas and explode in a major way. I have never been able to find that again, but now, years later, after all of these sinkholes have appeared and keep appearing, I cannot help but wonder if he wasn't onto something.... I remember that website. The dude went under the name of "Bands." I looked it up since but couldn't find it. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 34541145 United States 06/23/2016 06:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: GIANT SINKHOLES THREATEN TO SWALLOW TWO TINY WEST TEXAS TOWNS, OIL PRODUCTION MAY HAVE DESTROYED TOWNS The increase in occurrence of sinkholes in Texas is due to subsidence as a result of excessive aquifer withdrawl. What is happening is the state is pumping more water out of the various aquifers than can be 'recharged' via rainfall and riverbed percolation. Quoting: filth So instead of the aquifers being relatively full of water, thus providing support for the earth above, there are now huge voids between the earth and water level = no support. The last stat I saw was Texas uses approximately twice as much groundwater annually as is recharged. So what that means is if water use rates don't change, in the coming years, all of Texas' aquifers will run dry and we will be forced to use surface water (highly polluted) or ocean water (desalination is extremely expensive). I should add: This is actually a very similar situation to California. We're just not that far along yet. But a huge percentage of the state water use is for lawn irrigation and agriculture (i.e. growing high water requirement crops in arid areas). Of course, it is unlikely any of that will change until after crisis level is reached. I am doin my part to reduce my dependence on aquifer water. :whiskey: Good man. Taking one for the team :Clapping10: |
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The Comedian :D User ID: 38208732 United States 06/24/2016 12:33 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: GIANT SINKHOLES THREATEN TO SWALLOW TWO TINY WEST TEXAS TOWNS, OIL PRODUCTION MAY HAVE DESTROYED TOWNS The increase in occurrence of sinkholes in Texas is due to subsidence as a result of excessive aquifer withdrawl. What is happening is the state is pumping more water out of the various aquifers than can be 'recharged' via rainfall and riverbed percolation. Quoting: filth So instead of the aquifers being relatively full of water, thus providing support for the earth above, there are now huge voids between the earth and water level = no support. The last stat I saw was Texas uses approximately twice as much groundwater annually as is recharged. So what that means is if water use rates don't change, in the coming years, all of Texas' aquifers will run dry and we will be forced to use surface water (highly polluted) or ocean water (desalination is extremely expensive). I should add: This is actually a very similar situation to California. We're just not that far along yet. But a huge percentage of the state water use is for lawn irrigation and agriculture (i.e. growing high water requirement crops in arid areas). Of course, it is unlikely any of that will change until after crisis level is reached. I am doin my part to reduce my dependence on aquifer water. Good man. Taking one for the team :Clapping10: I'm all about the collective. Saint Comedian, Patron Saint of Bringing the Butthurt to Dipshits ‘There are some assholes in the world that just need to be shot.’ - General Mattis, USMC, Secretary of Defense [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] "Subterfuge and social pressure are the wheel and fire of the 21st century" - Some asshole Legal Disclaimer: All comments are intended as humor and/or fiction and not advice, and not to be confused with any event or person, living or dead. |
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Sungaze_At_Dawn User ID: 72424094 Canada 06/26/2016 12:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: GIANT SINKHOLES THREATEN TO SWALLOW TWO TINY WEST TEXAS TOWNS, OIL PRODUCTION MAY HAVE DESTROYED TOWNS And its all done by the elites who are attacking earth and humanity while ripping everyone off. No need for oil AT ALL. Keely in the 1800's did what the pistol shrimp did, make a bubble, pass hz through it, and cause implosion/cavitation, a massive release of energy that created the sun's corona temp in the bubble. Note its not an even exchange of energy even. The amount of power to put the hz in the bubble and run that (keely didn't have that equipment, he used a harpsicord and a different setup) is far LESS energy than is contained in something that reaches the sun's corona. Its implosion. It powers the universe. Nature exhibits it! But stupid stupid humans, gave all their power and freedom away to an elite group of evil monsters. Now earth is on the verge of some rather large events. TAKE YOUR POWER BACK AND DEMAND THE CLEAN TECHNOLOGY COMES OUT. DON'T WORRY ABOUT JOBS EITHER. Venus Project, share the real jobs and use higher tech and robotics, and produce enough for everyone! Action steps; phone it in, write it in, tell them enough is enough and you know what is going on, and direct your elected ones to the system you want, a better system that entails both freedom and constitutional concerns AND equality, and advances humanity, creates abundance for all, land and resources for all, no slavery required, and do it now! If they don't budge even if millions asked for that, do the ground work, form the councils of citizens, share the info and show what we've been sitting on for 100 years and what they're doing to maintain their power and our illusionary lifestyle here, and then keep going at it with larger numbers. Reverse Sine, can heal all radiation. That means putting your HAARP and Ham radio's to good uses, that technology doesnt just harm, its advanced and can heal both earth, nature and many of our illnesses. Make them get going on an abundant advanced world with empowered citizens, yeah, that means they're going to lose their cushy spots at the top! Last Edited by Sungaze_At_Dawn on 06/26/2016 12:16 PM The Devil tries to convince everyone he doesn't exist. The state tries to convince everyone they cannot resist. Do not go quietly into the good night. Rage Rage against the dying light! |
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Digital mix guy (OP) User ID: 75703344 United States 10/18/2017 10:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: GIANT SINKHOLES THREATEN TO SWALLOW TWO TINY WEST TEXAS TOWNS, OIL PRODUCTION MAY HAVE DESTROYED TOWNS holy smokes!! update, October 2017!! Houston’s Hi-Crush Partners is digging deep into West Texas, and celebrating the opening of its frac sand mine at Kermit. Click through the slideshow to see what the process for mining sand for the fracturing process in the oil and gas industry looks like. Houston’s Hi-Crush Partners is digging deep into West Texas, and celebrating the opening of its frac sand mine at Kermit. “We’re pleased we’re able to generate good-paying, stable jobs and excited to be Kermit,” Laura Fulton, chief financial officer, said in a phone interview. [link to www.mrt.com] Have no fear, Spock is here!!! LLAP |
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