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Q » What is Mountaintop removal in mining?
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A » Mountaintop removal is a form of surface mining where the summit or summit ridge of a mountain is removed to expose coal seams. This method involves clearing forests, blasting rock layers, and transporting the debris, significantly altering the landscape. Although it enables efficient coal extraction, it poses environmental challenges, including habitat destruction, water pollution, and long-term ecological impacts. It is a controversial practice due to its environmental and social consequences.
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