Currently the most common way to extract natural gas is by __________.

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Hydraulic fracturing, also known as "fracking," is currently the most common method for extracting natural gas. It involves injecting a mixture of water, sand, and chemicals into shale rock formations to release the trapped gas. While controversial due to environmental concerns, it has greatly increased the availability of natural gas in recent years. The other options listed (collecting from abandoned mines, separating from crude oil pockets, and collecting from deep ocean thermal vents) are not currently common methods for extracting natural gas.

Currently the Most Common Way to Extract Natural Gas Is