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Polish coal mine blast kills 12 (Sept 18, 2009)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-18 10:57:55
Twelve miners have been killed in a methane gas explosion at a coal mine in Ruda Slaska-Kochlowice, southern Poland, officials say.

The blast struck the Wujek-Slask mine on Friday morning, a spokeswoman for Poland's mines authority, Edyta Tomaszewska, told reporters.

She said 30 miners were taken to hospital. The blast occurred 1,050m (nearly 3,500ft) underground.

The miners were working more than a kilometre underground at the time.

Several of the injured have sustained severe burns, and medical staff have warned the death toll may rise. ]]> Polish coal mine blast kills 12 (Sept 18, 2009)
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Polish coal mine blast kills 12 (Sept 18, 2009)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-18 10:57:55
Twelve miners have been killed in a methane gas explosion at a coal mine in Ruda Slaska-Kochlowice, southern Poland, officials say.

The blast struck the Wujek-Slask mine on Friday morning, a spokeswoman for Poland's mines authority, Edyta Tomaszewska, told reporters.

She said 30 miners were taken to hospital. The blast occurred 1,050m (nearly 3,500ft) underground.

The miners were working more than a kilometre underground at the time.

Several of the injured have sustained severe burns, and medical staff have warned the death toll may rise. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/polish-coal-mine-blast-kills-12-sept-18-2009/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/polish-coal-mine-blast-kills-12-sept-18-2009/ Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:57:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/polish-coal-mine-blast-kills-12-sept-18-2009/ 50.26869500 18.90762100 <![CDATA[Coal Power Station GRES-2]]> Coal Power Station GRES-2
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Coal Power Station GRES-2
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-03-24 07:05:09
One of the largest coal-fired power stations in the world. GRES-2, built in 1987.]]> Coal Power Station GRES-2
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Coal Power Station GRES-2
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-03-24 07:05:09
One of the largest coal-fired power stations in the world. GRES-2, built in 1987.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-power-station-gres-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-power-station-gres-2/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:05:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-power-station-gres-2/ 51.88568400 75.37565200 <![CDATA[Smokestacks]]> Smokestacks
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Smokestacks
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By: hhgygy
@ 2009-03-24 06:58:39
Coel fuelled power station, in East Russia]]> Smokestacks
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Smokestacks
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@ 2009-03-24 06:58:39
Coel fuelled power station, in East Russia]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smokestacks/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smokestacks/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:58:39 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smokestacks/ 56.67032500 124.85085000 <![CDATA["Ace of Spades" walking dragline]]> "Ace of Spades" walking dragline
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"Ace of Spades" walking dragline
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By: dave_keeling
@ 2008-10-02 02:51:53
13,500 tonne walking dragline excavator used for open strip mining. Now dismantled and sold to a US company - currently being stored in New Orleans]]> "Ace of Spades" walking dragline
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"Ace of Spades" walking dragline
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By: dave_keeling
@ 2008-10-02 02:51:53
13,500 tonne walking dragline excavator used for open strip mining. Now dismantled and sold to a US company - currently being stored in New Orleans]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ace-of-spades-walking-dragline/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ace-of-spades-walking-dragline/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:51:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ace-of-spades-walking-dragline/ 55.24473300 -1.64929000 <![CDATA[Black Diamond Mine - Prospect Tunnel]]> Black Diamond Mine - Prospect Tunnel
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Black Diamond Mine - Prospect Tunnel
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-06 19:49:24
This tunnel was driven in the 1860s by miners in search of commercial-quality coal. Two hundred feet of the 400-foot tunnel are open for exploration.]]> Black Diamond Mine - Prospect Tunnel
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Black Diamond Mine - Prospect Tunnel
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-06 19:49:24
This tunnel was driven in the 1860s by miners in search of commercial-quality coal. Two hundred feet of the 400-foot tunnel are open for exploration.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/black-diamond-mine-prospect-tunnel/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/black-diamond-mine-prospect-tunnel/ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:49:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/black-diamond-mine-prospect-tunnel/ 37.94874100 -121.83233300 <![CDATA[Black Diamond Mine - Independent Shaft]]> Black Diamond Mine - Independent Shaft
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Black Diamond Mine - Independent Shaft
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-06 19:44:17
This depression in the trees marks the location of a 710 foot deep sealed shaft, the most northerly mine entry in the Mt Diablo Coal Field.

The Independant Shaft was sunk in 1865. By 1867 the company had failed and the shaft became inactive except as a means of pumping water from the nearby Eureka Mine. It was opened again in a 1900 by the Pittsburg Mining Company but closed after less than a year. It is now completely sealed and all that remains are a small array of vertical iron spikes on which teh hoist works were mounted.]]> Black Diamond Mine - Independent Shaft
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Black Diamond Mine - Independent Shaft
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@ 2008-07-06 19:44:17
This depression in the trees marks the location of a 710 foot deep sealed shaft, the most northerly mine entry in the Mt Diablo Coal Field.

The Independant Shaft was sunk in 1865. By 1867 the company had failed and the shaft became inactive except as a means of pumping water from the nearby Eureka Mine. It was opened again in a 1900 by the Pittsburg Mining Company but closed after less than a year. It is now completely sealed and all that remains are a small array of vertical iron spikes on which teh hoist works were mounted.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/black-diamond-mine-independent-shaft/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/black-diamond-mine-independent-shaft/ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:44:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/black-diamond-mine-independent-shaft/ 37.95887400 -121.86290400 <![CDATA[Black Diamond Mine - Eureka Slope]]> Black Diamond Mine - Eureka Slope
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Black Diamond Mine - Eureka Slope
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-06 19:29:45
This inclined shaft was the entrance to the Eureka Coal Mine. Between 1860 and 1895, more than 150,000 tons of coal were hoisted to the surface. The slope is 290 feet long and descends at a pitch of 32 degrees.]]> Black Diamond Mine - Eureka Slope
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Black Diamond Mine - Eureka Slope
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-06 19:29:45
This inclined shaft was the entrance to the Eureka Coal Mine. Between 1860 and 1895, more than 150,000 tons of coal were hoisted to the surface. The slope is 290 feet long and descends at a pitch of 32 degrees.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/black-diamond-mine-eureka-slope/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/black-diamond-mine-eureka-slope/ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:29:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/black-diamond-mine-eureka-slope/ 37.95481200 -121.86599100 <![CDATA[2007-11-18 - Zasyadko Coal Mine Fire]]> 2007-11-18 - Zasyadko Coal Mine Fire
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2007-11-18 - Zasyadko Coal Mine Fire
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By: KRL
@ 2007-11-19 11:39:51
Underground Coal Mine methane gas explosion and fire. Initial reports of 70 killed. Mine surrounded by residential area in the northeast part of the city. Link to news item below.]]> 2007-11-18 - Zasyadko Coal Mine Fire
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2007-11-18 - Zasyadko Coal Mine Fire
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By: KRL
@ 2007-11-19 11:39:51
Underground Coal Mine methane gas explosion and fire. Initial reports of 70 killed. Mine surrounded by residential area in the northeast part of the city. Link to news item below.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2007-11-18-zasyadko-coal-mine-fire/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2007-11-18-zasyadko-coal-mine-fire/ Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:39:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2007-11-18-zasyadko-coal-mine-fire/ 48.05160700 37.79159500 <![CDATA[2002-07-24 - Quecreek Mine Rescue Site]]> 2002-07-24 - Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
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2002-07-24 - Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-11-14 23:22:19
The site in which nine miners were trapped underground for over 78 hours, July 24–28, 2002. The site, which is also the extraction point, now serves as a memorial park. The mine entrance is located about mile to the north east. ]]> 2002-07-24 - Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
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2002-07-24 - Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-11-14 23:22:19
The site in which nine miners were trapped underground for over 78 hours, July 24–28, 2002. The site, which is also the extraction point, now serves as a memorial park. The mine entrance is located about mile to the north east. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2002-07-24-quecreek-mine-rescue-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2002-07-24-quecreek-mine-rescue-site/ Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:22:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2002-07-24-quecreek-mine-rescue-site/ 40.07844900 -79.08533000 <![CDATA[Coal Fired Power Plant]]> Coal Fired Power Plant
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Coal Fired Power Plant
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By: KRL
@ 2007-11-09 15:23:47
One of two large plants west of the city. Second plant 4.6 km to the east of this site. Cooling towers, transformer yard and transmission tower/shadows clearly visible.]]> Coal Fired Power Plant
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Coal Fired Power Plant
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By: KRL
@ 2007-11-09 15:23:47
One of two large plants west of the city. Second plant 4.6 km to the east of this site. Cooling towers, transformer yard and transmission tower/shadows clearly visible.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-fired-power-plant-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-fired-power-plant-6/ Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:23:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-fired-power-plant-6/ 47.89394600 106.80513400 <![CDATA[Coal Fired Power Plant]]> Coal Fired Power Plant
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Coal Fired Power Plant
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By: KRL
@ 2007-10-25 15:03:12
Clear imagery showing the coal piles, handling equipment, generator buildings, stack and cooling towers.]]> Coal Fired Power Plant
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Coal Fired Power Plant
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By: KRL
@ 2007-10-25 15:03:12
Clear imagery showing the coal piles, handling equipment, generator buildings, stack and cooling towers.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-fired-power-plant-5/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-fired-power-plant-5/ Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:03:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-fired-power-plant-5/ 36.47133900 114.15286300 <![CDATA[2007-08-06 - Utah Mine Collapse Site]]> 2007-08-06 - Utah Mine Collapse Site
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2007-08-06 - Utah Mine Collapse Site
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-08-07 19:34:30
Crandall Canyon Mine
Ten miners were in the middle of a 12-hour shift early Monday morning when a mine shaft collapsed, trapping six of the men. The other four were able to escape and are now helping in rescue efforts. It's believed the six miners are trapped 1,500 feet underground, 2,000 feet from the nearest access and nearly 4 miles from where they entered the mine.]]> 2007-08-06 - Utah Mine Collapse Site
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2007-08-06 - Utah Mine Collapse Site
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-08-07 19:34:30
Crandall Canyon Mine
Ten miners were in the middle of a 12-hour shift early Monday morning when a mine shaft collapsed, trapping six of the men. The other four were able to escape and are now helping in rescue efforts. It's believed the six miners are trapped 1,500 feet underground, 2,000 feet from the nearest access and nearly 4 miles from where they entered the mine.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2007-08-06-utah-mine-collapse-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2007-08-06-utah-mine-collapse-site/ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:34:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2007-08-06-utah-mine-collapse-site/ 39.46016100 -111.16767200 <![CDATA[Wyodak Coal Mine]]> Wyodak Coal Mine
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Wyodak Coal Mine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-07-19 11:12:23]]> Wyodak Coal Mine
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Wyodak Coal Mine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-07-19 11:12:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wyodak-coal-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wyodak-coal-mine/ Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:12:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wyodak-coal-mine/ 44.32354100 -105.39783200 <![CDATA[Tri-Star Mining, Job No. 3 Mine]]> Tri-Star Mining, Job No. 3 Mine
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Tri-Star Mining, Job No. 3 Mine
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-04-20 20:15:06
The open pit coal mine was the site of a wall collapse that killed 2 workers. The collapse occurred on Tuesday April 17, 2007, the bodies of the 2 workers were recovered on Friday April 20, 2007.

http://www.times-news.com/homepage/local_story_107115422.html
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-miners0420,0,441381.story?coll=bal-home-headlines]]> Tri-Star Mining, Job No. 3 Mine
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Tri-Star Mining, Job No. 3 Mine
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-04-20 20:15:06
The open pit coal mine was the site of a wall collapse that killed 2 workers. The collapse occurred on Tuesday April 17, 2007, the bodies of the 2 workers were recovered on Friday April 20, 2007.

http://www.times-news.com/homepage/local_story_107115422.html
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-miners0420,0,441381.story?coll=bal-home-headlines]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tri-star-mining-job-no-3-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tri-star-mining-job-no-3-mine/ Fri, 20 Apr 2007 20:15:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tri-star-mining-job-no-3-mine/ 39.53026100 -79.03590200 <![CDATA[Coal Mines]]> Coal Mines
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Coal Mines
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By: KRL
@ 2007-03-06 09:58:29
Several Open Pit mine operations in this area. Two large power plants to the south toward the lake.]]> Coal Mines
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Coal Mines
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By: KRL
@ 2007-03-06 09:58:29
Several Open Pit mine operations in this area. Two large power plants to the south toward the lake.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-mines/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-mines/ Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:58:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-mines/ 24.12529200 82.65581100 <![CDATA[Dragline]]> Dragline
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Dragline
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By: KRL
@ 2007-03-05 09:31:37
Working in a Coal Strip Mine Operation.]]> Dragline
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Dragline
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By: KRL
@ 2007-03-05 09:31:37
Working in a Coal Strip Mine Operation.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dragline-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dragline-1/ Mon, 05 Mar 2007 09:31:37 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dragline-1/ 51.61186800 112.99908400 <![CDATA[Lignite Mine]]> Lignite Mine
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Lignite Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-26 14:59:14
Lignite (Brown Coal) Open Pit Mine. Mae Moh. Coal Burning Power plant and dam adjacent.]]> Lignite Mine
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Lignite Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-26 14:59:14
Lignite (Brown Coal) Open Pit Mine. Mae Moh. Coal Burning Power plant and dam adjacent.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lignite-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lignite-mine/ Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:59:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lignite-mine/ 18.33562500 99.72873700 <![CDATA[Open Pit Coal Mine]]> Open Pit Coal Mine
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Open Pit Coal Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-21 10:17:10
One of several open pit mines in northeastern BC. High quality coal shipped to Japan for steel making.]]> Open Pit Coal Mine
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Open Pit Coal Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-21 10:17:10
One of several open pit mines in northeastern BC. High quality coal shipped to Japan for steel making.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-pit-coal-mine-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-pit-coal-mine-1/ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:17:10 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-pit-coal-mine-1/ 55.01424500 -121.10847500 <![CDATA[Coal Terminal]]> Coal Terminal
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Coal Terminal
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-15 10:33:42
Puerto Bolivar, Columbia. Coal Piles, Converyors and empty loading berth.]]> Coal Terminal
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Coal Terminal
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-15 10:33:42
Puerto Bolivar, Columbia. Coal Piles, Converyors and empty loading berth.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-terminal-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-terminal-1/ Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:33:42 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-terminal-1/ 12.25215700 -71.96165100 <![CDATA[Cerrejon Mine]]> Cerrejon Mine
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Cerrejon Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-15 09:38:25
Open Pit. Coal. BHP.]]> Cerrejon Mine
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Cerrejon Mine
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-15 09:38:25
Open Pit. Coal. BHP.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cerrejon-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cerrejon-mine/ Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:38:25 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cerrejon-mine/ 11.09216600 -72.66477600 <![CDATA[Dragline]]> Dragline
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Dragline
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-13 13:31:49
Large Dragline Shovel working in the Luscar Coal Mine. Serves the Genesee Power Plant just to the east.]]> Dragline
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Dragline
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-13 13:31:49
Large Dragline Shovel working in the Luscar Coal Mine. Serves the Genesee Power Plant just to the east.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dragline/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dragline/ Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:31:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dragline/ 53.45147800 -114.49454400 <![CDATA[Open Pit Coal Mine]]> Open Pit Coal Mine
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Open Pit Coal Mine
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By: jbottero
@ 2006-12-02 14:10:00
Open pit coal mine that feeds nearby power plant, closing soon.]]> Open Pit Coal Mine
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Open Pit Coal Mine
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By: jbottero
@ 2006-12-02 14:10:00
Open pit coal mine that feeds nearby power plant, closing soon.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-pit-coal-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-pit-coal-mine/ Sat, 02 Dec 2006 14:10:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-pit-coal-mine/ 46.75117900 -122.81240700 <![CDATA[Strip Mine and reclaimed land]]> Strip Mine and reclaimed land
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Strip Mine and reclaimed land
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By: bonjbrown2
@ 2006-11-25 12:42:20
Strip mining for lignite coal in east Texas.]]> Strip Mine and reclaimed land
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Strip Mine and reclaimed land
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By: bonjbrown2
@ 2006-11-25 12:42:20
Strip mining for lignite coal in east Texas.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/strip-mine-and-reclaimed-land/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/strip-mine-and-reclaimed-land/ Sat, 25 Nov 2006 12:42:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/strip-mine-and-reclaimed-land/ 32.28887400 -94.47727200 <![CDATA[Bulga drag line]]> Bulga drag line
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Bulga drag line
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-19 22:01:47
Compare it to the trucks parked next to it.

A new P&H model 9020, 5,170 t walking dragline - which will be one of the largest in Australia - is to join a P&H model 4100 electric mining shovel in overburden digging operations at Bulga Coal Management Ltd's Bulga and Saxonvale opencast coal mines in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales.]]> Bulga drag line
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Bulga drag line
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-19 22:01:47
Compare it to the trucks parked next to it.

A new P&H model 9020, 5,170 t walking dragline - which will be one of the largest in Australia - is to join a P&H model 4100 electric mining shovel in overburden digging operations at Bulga Coal Management Ltd's Bulga and Saxonvale opencast coal mines in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bulga-drag-line/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bulga-drag-line/ Thu, 19 Oct 2006 22:01:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bulga-drag-line/ -32.61107400 151.06912500 <![CDATA[Giant coal dragline]]> Giant coal dragline
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Giant coal dragline
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-19 21:52:43
Longer than a football field. Another straight north.]]> Giant coal dragline
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Giant coal dragline
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-19 21:52:43
Longer than a football field. Another straight north.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-coal-dragline/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-coal-dragline/ Thu, 19 Oct 2006 21:52:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/giant-coal-dragline/ 49.10592600 -102.86551100 <![CDATA[Train of 12 boats]]> Train of 12 boats
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Train of 12 boats
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By: dda
@ 2006-06-13 15:59:19]]> Train of 12 boats
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Train of 12 boats
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By: dda
@ 2006-06-13 15:59:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/train-of-12-boats/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/train-of-12-boats/ Tue, 13 Jun 2006 15:59:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/train-of-12-boats/ 34.32741800 117.92381300 <![CDATA[2006-02-19 - Pasta de Conchos mine disaster]]> 2006-02-19 - Pasta de Conchos mine disaster
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2006-02-19 - Pasta de Conchos mine disaster
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By: focusfree
@ 2006-02-20 10:47:21
Hope is fading that rescuers will find survivors among the 65 miners trapped in a coal mine in northern Mexico following an explosion.]]> 2006-02-19 - Pasta de Conchos mine disaster
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2006-02-19 - Pasta de Conchos mine disaster
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By: focusfree
@ 2006-02-20 10:47:21
Hope is fading that rescuers will find survivors among the 65 miners trapped in a coal mine in northern Mexico following an explosion.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2006-02-19-pasta-de-conchos-mine-disaster/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2006-02-19-pasta-de-conchos-mine-disaster/ Mon, 20 Feb 2006 10:47:21 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2006-02-19-pasta-de-conchos-mine-disaster/ 27.92040700 -101.30733500 <![CDATA[Eckley Miners' Village]]> Eckley Miners' Village
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Eckley Miners' Village
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-02-08 20:22:06
From www.phmc.state.pa.us:

Eckley was founded in 1854 as a company owned and built anthracite-mining community and remained that way for 115 years. It included not only the mines and collieries but also the houses, churches, schools, hotel, and company store.

Eckley Miners' VillageThe entire village was owned by a series of coal companies during those years, and the houses were never sold to the occupants. As a result, very few changes were made to the surviving houses, and much of the original fabric of the houses has been retained.

It was for this reason Paramount Studios chose Eckley for on-site filming of the movie, The Molly Maguires. Paramount made some cosmetic restorations to the village, such as burying the power lines and building a reproduction breaker, company store, and mule barn.

At the end of the filming, the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce saw the potential the village had and negotiated the purchase of the town. They formed the Anthracite Historic Site Museum, Inc., and three years later donated the property to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). The village is part of the PHMC's Anthracite Museum Complex, which includes four museums in a 70-mile arc throughout the region. Each museum deals with the general history of the region from pre-history to the present.

In 1971, when the village became a museum, over 200 people still resided in the houses. These residents provided extensive oral historical information for the initial research on the Village. Today, only a few residents remain, but they, along with former residents, continue to provide information and insight that is useful in the museum's research, restoration projects, exhibits, and interpretive programming. Eckley today has a Visitor’s Center, which houses a number of exhibits on aspects of life in an anthracite community (including the work life of both men and women), education, religion, and recreation. ]]> Eckley Miners' Village
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-02-08 20:22:06
From www.phmc.state.pa.us:

Eckley was founded in 1854 as a company owned and built anthracite-mining community and remained that way for 115 years. It included not only the mines and collieries but also the houses, churches, schools, hotel, and company store.

Eckley Miners' VillageThe entire village was owned by a series of coal companies during those years, and the houses were never sold to the occupants. As a result, very few changes were made to the surviving houses, and much of the original fabric of the houses has been retained.

It was for this reason Paramount Studios chose Eckley for on-site filming of the movie, The Molly Maguires. Paramount made some cosmetic restorations to the village, such as burying the power lines and building a reproduction breaker, company store, and mule barn.

At the end of the filming, the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce saw the potential the village had and negotiated the purchase of the town. They formed the Anthracite Historic Site Museum, Inc., and three years later donated the property to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). The village is part of the PHMC's Anthracite Museum Complex, which includes four museums in a 70-mile arc throughout the region. Each museum deals with the general history of the region from pre-history to the present.

In 1971, when the village became a museum, over 200 people still resided in the houses. These residents provided extensive oral historical information for the initial research on the Village. Today, only a few residents remain, but they, along with former residents, continue to provide information and insight that is useful in the museum's research, restoration projects, exhibits, and interpretive programming. Eckley today has a Visitor’s Center, which houses a number of exhibits on aspects of life in an anthracite community (including the work life of both men and women), education, religion, and recreation. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eckley-miners-village/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eckley-miners-village/ Wed, 08 Feb 2006 20:22:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eckley-miners-village/ 40.99525300 -75.85733400 <![CDATA[Coking Plant Prosper]]> Coking Plant Prosper
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By: bubaonline
@ 2006-01-31 09:23:51
“Kokerei Prosper”, a coking plant in Bottrop, Ruhr Area is a part of the hard-coal mine “Prosper Haniel”.
2.000.000 tons per year hard-coal is feed for 146 coke-furnaces. They produce 75% Cokes and 25% of gas and other hydrocarbons.
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By: bubaonline
@ 2006-01-31 09:23:51
“Kokerei Prosper”, a coking plant in Bottrop, Ruhr Area is a part of the hard-coal mine “Prosper Haniel”.
2.000.000 tons per year hard-coal is feed for 146 coke-furnaces. They produce 75% Cokes and 25% of gas and other hydrocarbons.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coking-plant-prosper/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coking-plant-prosper/ Tue, 31 Jan 2006 09:23:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coking-plant-prosper/ 51.51990600 6.97310000 <![CDATA[2006-01-02 - Sago Mine]]> 2006-01-02 - Sago Mine
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By: romulusnr
@ 2006-01-26 17:33:48
According to a post at Google Earth, this is likely the location of the Sago Mine, where 12 miners died in a January 2006 accident.]]> 2006-01-02 - Sago Mine
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@ 2006-01-26 17:33:48
According to a post at Google Earth, this is likely the location of the Sago Mine, where 12 miners died in a January 2006 accident.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2006-01-02-sago-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2006-01-02-sago-mine/ Thu, 26 Jan 2006 17:33:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/2006-01-02-sago-mine/ 38.91267500 -80.22319800 <![CDATA[Antelope Coal Mine]]> Antelope Coal Mine
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@ 2005-12-05 11:48:22]]> Antelope Coal Mine
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@ 2005-12-05 11:48:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antelope-coal-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antelope-coal-mine/ Mon, 05 Dec 2005 11:48:22 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antelope-coal-mine/ 43.47362500 -105.34539000 <![CDATA[Conveyor belt at Black Thunder coal mine]]> Conveyor belt at Black Thunder coal mine
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@ 2005-12-05 11:35:48
I suume this is used to transport ore back to a centralized location for processing or transportation.]]> Conveyor belt at Black Thunder coal mine
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@ 2005-12-05 11:35:48
I suume this is used to transport ore back to a centralized location for processing or transportation.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/conveyor-belt-at-black-thunder-coal-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/conveyor-belt-at-black-thunder-coal-mine/ Mon, 05 Dec 2005 11:35:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/conveyor-belt-at-black-thunder-coal-mine/ 43.61973600 -105.24736000 <![CDATA[Open coal mine]]> Open coal mine
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@ 2005-11-15 13:17:26]]> Open coal mine
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@ 2005-11-15 13:17:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-coal-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-coal-mine/ Tue, 15 Nov 2005 13:17:26 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-coal-mine/ 50.41111000 13.32950600 <![CDATA[Japanese coal imports]]> Japanese coal imports
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@ 2005-11-04 10:44:36]]> Japanese coal imports
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By: Analogman
@ 2005-08-21 16:08:00
The Dominion Terminal Associates coal handling facilities in Newport News, Virginia. The two long red trestles service the north pier and the three rail mounted machines serve the south pier.]]> Coal terminal
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By: Analogman
@ 2005-08-21 16:08:00
The Dominion Terminal Associates coal handling facilities in Newport News, Virginia. The two long red trestles service the north pier and the three rail mounted machines serve the south pier.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-terminal/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-terminal/ Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:08:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-terminal/ 36.96859800 -76.42291500 <![CDATA[San Juan Coal Mine]]> San Juan Coal Mine
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By: focusfree
@ 2005-08-01 17:35:49
Large moving open pit coal mine, has since been reclaimed.]]> San Juan Coal Mine
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By: focusfree
@ 2005-08-01 17:35:49
Large moving open pit coal mine, has since been reclaimed.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/san-juan-coal-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/san-juan-coal-mine/ Mon, 01 Aug 2005 17:35:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/san-juan-coal-mine/ 36.53798500 -108.52063200 <![CDATA[New West Hollow Impoundment]]> New West Hollow Impoundment
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@ 2005-07-22 15:02:20
Holding 609.67 million gallons of water.]]> New West Hollow Impoundment
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@ 2005-07-22 15:02:20
Holding 609.67 million gallons of water.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/new-west-hollow-impoundment/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/new-west-hollow-impoundment/ Fri, 22 Jul 2005 15:02:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/new-west-hollow-impoundment/ 38.15056100 -81.57170500 <![CDATA[(Another) Coal Tipple Loading Barges on the Kanawha River]]> (Another) Coal Tipple Loading Barges on the Kanawha River
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@ 2005-07-22 14:24:57]]> (Another) Coal Tipple Loading Barges on the Kanawha River
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@ 2005-07-22 14:24:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/another-coal-tipple-loading-barges-on-the-kanawha-river/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/another-coal-tipple-loading-barges-on-the-kanawha-river/ Fri, 22 Jul 2005 14:24:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/another-coal-tipple-loading-barges-on-the-kanawha-river/ 38.23689600 -81.55417400 <![CDATA[Coal Tipple Filling Barges on the Kanawha River]]> Coal Tipple Filling Barges on the Kanawha River
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@ 2005-07-22 13:51:50]]> Coal Tipple Filling Barges on the Kanawha River
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@ 2005-07-22 13:51:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-tipple-filling-barges-on-the-kanawha-river/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-tipple-filling-barges-on-the-kanawha-river/ Fri, 22 Jul 2005 13:51:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-tipple-filling-barges-on-the-kanawha-river/ 38.21094300 -81.52184800 <![CDATA[Hobet 21 Coal Mine]]> Hobet 21 Coal Mine
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-07-22 12:26:51
This massive complex is an example of mountaintop mining. According to the Arch Coal web page, this mine produced 4.6 million tons of coal in 2004, which is easy to believe when you look at large mound of coal located at: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=38.111143,-81.869109&spn=0.009764,0.015044&t=k&hl=en.]]> Hobet 21 Coal Mine
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-07-22 12:26:51
This massive complex is an example of mountaintop mining. According to the Arch Coal web page, this mine produced 4.6 million tons of coal in 2004, which is easy to believe when you look at large mound of coal located at: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=38.111143,-81.869109&spn=0.009764,0.015044&t=k&hl=en.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hobet-21-coal-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hobet-21-coal-mine/ Fri, 22 Jul 2005 12:26:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hobet-21-coal-mine/ 38.07389300 -81.97234200 <![CDATA[Big Mountain Slurry Pond]]> Big Mountain Slurry Pond
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-07-22 10:32:43
Oddly, the low-res Southern half seems to show water, while the high-res Northern half seems to show the "pond" under construction.

This is likely to be related to Peabody Energy's No. 16 mine, but I can't confirm that.

Also, this area is quite cool when viewed in Google Earth with terrain turned on.]]> Big Mountain Slurry Pond
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-07-22 10:32:43
Oddly, the low-res Southern half seems to show water, while the high-res Northern half seems to show the "pond" under construction.

This is likely to be related to Peabody Energy's No. 16 mine, but I can't confirm that.

Also, this area is quite cool when viewed in Google Earth with terrain turned on.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-mountain-slurry-pond/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-mountain-slurry-pond/ Fri, 22 Jul 2005 10:32:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/big-mountain-slurry-pond/ 38.00218100 -81.64399600 <![CDATA[Open-pit lignite mining]]> Open-pit lignite mining
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@ 2005-07-17 16:37:16
The Hambach opencast coal mine has recently been brought to full output capacity through the addition of the No. 293 giant bucket wheel excavator. This is the largest machine in the world; it is twice as long as a soccer field and as tall as a building with 30 floors. To uncover the 2.4 billion tons of brown coal (lignite) found at Hambach, five years were required to remove a 200-m-thick layer of waste sand and to redeposit it off site. The mine currently yields 30 million tons of lignite annually, with annual capacity scheduled to increase to 40 million tons in coming years. [ElMagnifico]]]> Open-pit lignite mining
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@ 2005-07-17 16:37:16
The Hambach opencast coal mine has recently been brought to full output capacity through the addition of the No. 293 giant bucket wheel excavator. This is the largest machine in the world; it is twice as long as a soccer field and as tall as a building with 30 floors. To uncover the 2.4 billion tons of brown coal (lignite) found at Hambach, five years were required to remove a 200-m-thick layer of waste sand and to redeposit it off site. The mine currently yields 30 million tons of lignite annually, with annual capacity scheduled to increase to 40 million tons in coming years. [ElMagnifico]]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-pit-lignite-mining/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-pit-lignite-mining/ Sun, 17 Jul 2005 16:37:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/open-pit-lignite-mining/ 50.98617600 6.53789500 <![CDATA[Maritsa coalfields]]> Maritsa coalfields
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By: kaicarver
@ 2005-06-28 20:20:27
Lignite coalfields. "25 million metric tons per year of lignite come from these mines. At expected production rates, the reserves at Maritsa East are projected to last 50 years." Due east of Plovdiv, southwest of Stara Zagora. ]]> Maritsa coalfields
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@ 2005-06-28 20:20:27
Lignite coalfields. "25 million metric tons per year of lignite come from these mines. At expected production rates, the reserves at Maritsa East are projected to last 50 years." Due east of Plovdiv, southwest of Stara Zagora. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/maritsa-coalfields/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/maritsa-coalfields/ Tue, 28 Jun 2005 20:20:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/maritsa-coalfields/ 42.18475300 26.00875900 <![CDATA[Coal Mine]]> Coal Mine
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@ 2005-05-27 12:23:06
Open pit coal mine]]> Coal Mine
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@ 2005-05-27 12:23:06
Open pit coal mine]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-mine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-mine/ Fri, 27 May 2005 12:23:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coal-mine/ 44.46928700 -105.52582700 <![CDATA[Navajo Generating Station]]> Navajo Generating Station
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