Coal strip mining
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Coal strip mining
Coal strip mining. Walking excavator dumping soil from the surface layer (the overburden soil) into a waste pile. The overburden soil is removed so that the coal beneath it can be extracted. Strip coal mines involve extracting coal from surface deposits rather than deeper underground. Photographed at the Mukunsky coal strip mine, Siberia, Russia
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Digging Dumping Emptying Excavating Excavation Fossil Fuels Machine Mine Mining Mining Industry Removing Russia Russian Siberia Siberian Strip
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the harsh reality of coal strip mining in Siberia, Russia. The image showcases a colossal walking excavator diligently emptying and dumping the overburden soil from the surface layer into a vast waste pile. This painstaking process is necessary to extract the valuable coal hidden beneath. The scene depicts an industrial marvel at work, highlighting the advanced Russian technology employed in this excavation endeavor. The massive machine dominates the frame, showcasing its sheer power and efficiency as it tirelessly removes and transports immense quantities of soil. The photograph serves as a reminder of how fossil fuels continue to play a significant role in our global energy production despite their environmental impact. It offers viewers an insight into Europe's mining industry, specifically shedding light on Siberia's Mukunsky coal strip mine. While this image does not mention any specific company or commercial use, it symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of natural resources and technological advancement. It prompts us to reflect on the consequences of such practices on our planet's delicate ecosystems. In conclusion, this thought-provoking print from Science Photo Library encapsulates both the awe-inspiring capabilities of modern machinery and raises important questions about sustainable resource extraction methods for future generations.
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