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Surface mining

technology Maturity 9-11

People dig for things in the ground.

Coal mine Wyoming.jpg
Coal mine Wyoming.jpg
They move dirt and rock away. This helps them find coal. They use very big machines. This can change the land.
Chino copper mine.jpg
Chino copper mine.jpg
It can also change the water. Can you see a big machine?

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File:Siilinjärvi mine.jpg
Siilinjärvi mine.jpg
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Coal mine Wyoming.jpg
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Bagger-garzweiler.jpg
File:Chino copper mine.jpg
Chino copper mine.jpg
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MountaintopRemoval.jpg
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Mega HIghwall Mining ADDCAR 16.jpg
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SWPC 415 May 12 2012xc4RP (8371449985).jpg
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Flickr - Nicholas T - German Settlement...
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Acid Mine Drainage.jpg
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