Above ground issues deal with disposal of waste water.

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Depending on its location, "any disposal well that's been pumping stuff into the ground for months can cause earthquakes, " said Armbruster, who's studied earthquakes and drilling for 40 years.

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Above ground, the issue relates to the proper handling and disposal of frack wastewater.

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