Mining Hazards

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escaping methane and radon is an example of ...
gas emissions
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Careful choice of location is essential for.... so disaster is avoided (Collapse - Aberfan, South wales)
Mine waste disposal
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what happens if a mine below the water table isn't pumped
Flooding
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cliff stabilisation techniques such as rock bolting and mesh curtains are used to prevent
Landslides
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mining increases the flow of groundwater which increases the rate of leaching of mineral deposits causing....
Groundwater pollution
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Direct result of underground removal of material
Subsidence
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Careful choice of location is essential for.... so disaster is avoided (Collapse - Aberfan, South wales)

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Mine waste disposal

Card 3

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what happens if a mine below the water table isn't pumped

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Card 4

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cliff stabilisation techniques such as rock bolting and mesh curtains are used to prevent

Back

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Card 5

Front

mining increases the flow of groundwater which increases the rate of leaching of mineral deposits causing....

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