Last week, the New York Times published a report on the recent earthquakes in Cushing. Apparently, some scientists are now concerned that a deadly 6.0 or stronger earthquake may strike the area, and in the process, damage and incapacitate the Cushing Oil Hub. It's apparently one of the largest oil storage facilities in the world, which means Oklahoma will probably serve as the setting for the next Mad Max movie.
Naturally, the Times report got the attention of state political leaders and energy companies. They can deal with earthquakes when they only pose a risk to human life, private property, and people with anxiety disorders, but when the quakes start to threaten the ability to make money by delivering crude oil across the nation, well, action must be taken.