fracturing

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According to the researchers, these signals likely originate from dynamic rock fracturing processes that take place before an eruption.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Much of that growth came from unconventional drilling, including hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling from geologic formations such as shale rock.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 16, 2026

That same year, Choi won the first World Cup she entered but was later ruled out of the remainder of that season after fracturing her back.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

ECB President Christine Lagarde has previously sought to talk up the euro as a potential new global reserve currency, arguing the economic order backed by the dollar was "fracturing".

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

The sound of solid iron fracturing was thunderous.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover