One of the reasons for the ban was that "fracking triggered multiple earth tremors that breached the government’s earthquake limits."

According to the article:

"Fracking, also known as hydraulic fracturing, involves pumping water, chemicals and sand underground at high pressure to fracture shale rock and release trapped oil and gas."

Definitely wouldn't want to be fucking around with that in any rim of fire countries

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/nov/02/fracking-banned-in-uk-as-government...