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Natural Gas

Published on Jan 26, 2016

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NATURAL GAS

MARISSA, SABREENA, CAMERON, ERIC, JULIAN, DJ, & TRENTON

Description:
Natural gas is odorless, colorless, shapeless, & you cannot see it. It is mainly made up of methane and is highly flammable.

Natural gas was thought to be worthless but is actually one of the most valuable fuels we have. In fact 1/5 of the energy used in the U.S. is natural gas.

Natural gas is mined through hydraulic fracturing and can be found in a variety of underground formations including: shale formations, sandstone beds,mans coal seems.

Interesting facts:
-Bunsen burner created in 1855 by Robert Bunsen
-Power plants use natural gas to create energy
-Natural gas was used in lamps during the 1800's
-There were very few pipelines built before WWII