martybegan
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Methane migration happens naturally, but drilling and fracking speed up the process.
Two different sources of methane. Most of the methane you see causing fire in faucets is shallow methane from recent biological degradation. Its usually an indicator of a bad water well on your property.
The Methane included in natural gas pockets is "old" methane, and it would take a hell of a leak from a well shaft to saturate an aquifier enough to cause flamability.