Some view it as a source of jobs, energy, and foreign independence; others view it purely as a menace. Whichever side you are on, fracking is percolating through contemporary media and culture as its use explodes across the globe. Most recently, fracking has become associated with earthquakes, as several states are reporting frequent, small tremors surrounding fracked wells and water disposal wells. Some geologists are now claiming that fracking and water disposal wells are even shifting the tectonic plates. Could they really be responsible? And how does this affect your company’s risk exposure?