The process of mixing chemicals with sand and water and injecting them into the ground to force out oil and gas from the shale below, is referred to as

Name: The process of mixing chemicals with sand and water and injecting them into the ground to force out oil and gas from the shale below, is referred to as
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The process described is commonly known as fracking, short for hydraulic fracturing. Pumping, turbining, and hydroplaning do not accurately describe the process.

The Process of Mixing Chemicals with Sand and Water and Injecting