What’s the Big Deal with FracTracker’s Snaphots?
A picture might be worth a thousand words for most purposes, but when you are talking about spatial data, pictures are sometimes the only way to explain things. This goes well beyond the simple question of where things are, and into the realm of how things relate to one another. Fundamentally, what makes the snapshots on FracTracker’s DataTool so important is their ability to answer questions that users have about the oil and gas industry, and to share those results with everyone else.
So what kinds of questions can be answered with a FracTracker snapshot?
Comparative Analysis
Are the ozone monitoring stations going to detect Marcellus Shale activity? Marcellus Shale Wells and Ozone Monitoring Stations [link removed]
Finding Locations
Have there been any oil and gas violations near where I live? Pennsylvania DEP violations by well type [link removed]
Multiple Datasets
What is the extent of the Marcellus Shale gas industry when you cross state lines? Marcellus Shale: Drilled sites in PA and Approved Permits in WV [link removed]
Satellite Imagery
What does a full brine pit look like? Full Pit Near Evans City, PA [link removed]
How accurate are the location data on FracTracker? Well Site Closeup Near Evans City, PA [link removed]
Understanding Impacts
It seems like there is gas drilling activity everywhere. Are some locations more affected by the industry than others? Total Violations by County, Utah [link removed]
