Texas rocked by multiple earthquakes: What’s causing the shaking?

A series of earthquakes, including a magnitude 4.9 tremor, hit Scurry County, West Texas, on Monday. Experts link the quakes to local oil production methods, specifically enhanced oil recovery. This process involves injecting water or carbon dioxide into oil fields, which can induce seismic activity. The recent quakes highlight a rise in earthquake frequency due to these methods.