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strip mining

/ˈstrɪp ˌmaɪnɪŋ/

Traducción: Método de extracción de minerales o carbón que se encuentran cerca de la superficie terrestre, consistente en retirar primero la capa superficial de suelo y roca para acceder al depósito, a menudo a cielo abierto.

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C1formalcommontechnical/ˈstrɪp ˌmaɪnɪŋ/

A method of mining that involves removing the surface layer of soil and rock to extract minerals or coal located near the earth's surface.

  • 🇪🇸Método de extracción de minerales o carbón que se encuentran cerca de la superficie terrestre, consistente en retirar primero la capa superficial de suelo y roca para acceder al depósito, a menudo a cielo abierto.
  1. Surface mining method B2 formal

    A mining technique that involves removing the surface layer of soil and rock to access mineral deposits underneath.

    • Strip mining is commonly used to extract coal near the surface.
    • The environmental impact of strip mining includes deforestation and soil erosion.
    • Regulations require companies to restore the land after strip mining operations.

    🇪🇸minería a cielo abierto