A geyser erupted in a West Texas oilfield, sending contaminated water 100 feet high, and highlighting dangerous hydrogen sulfide gas exposure in the region.
The geyser's eruption was linked to abandoned 'zombie' wells that can leak toxic waste and cause further environmental hazards if not properly managed.
Local officials criticized the Texas Railroad Commission for failing to properly shut down hydraulic fracturing sites, which they argue leads to dangerous geyser eruptions.
This event follows a series of earthquakes in West Texas, raising concerns about the relationship between wastewater injections from fracking and seismic activity.
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