Definitions for strip mine
strip mine

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1. strip mineverb

   an open mine (usually for coal) where the seams run close to the surface

2. strip mine, surface mine, surface-mineverb

   extract (ore) from a strip-mine

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1. strip minenoun

   A mine where the material above the ore is removed (stripped) to expose it for removal and use.

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1. strip mine

   Surface mining, including strip mining, open-pit mining and mountaintop removal mining, is a broad category of mining in which soil and rock overlying the mineral deposit (the overburden) are removed, in contrast to underground mining, in which the overlying rock is left in place, and the mineral is removed through shafts or tunnels. In North America, where the majority of surface coal mining occurs, this method began to be used in the mid-16th century and is practiced throughout the world in the mining of many different minerals. In North America, surface mining gained popularity throughout the 20th century, and surface mines now produce most of the coal mined in the United States.In most forms of surface mining, heavy equipment, such as earthmovers, first remove the overburden. Next, large machines, such as dragline excavators or bucket-wheel excavators, extract the mineral. The pros of surface mining are that it has a lower financial cost and is a lot safer than underground mining because all mining operations take place above the surface. The cons are the hazards it presents to human health and the environment. Humans face a variety of health risks caused by mining such as different cardiovascular diseases, food, and water contamination. Habitat destruction, alongside air, noise, and water pollution, are all significant negative environmental impacts caused by the side effects of surface mining.

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1. strip mine

   A strip mine is a type of surface mining where the overlying soil and rock layer above a mineral deposit is completely removed to extract the valuable minerals. This results in the creation of a large, open pit that gives the method its name. It is typically used for relatively flat-lying deposits, such as those of coal and certain minerals. Strip mining causes significant environmental disruption, including habitat destruction and pollution.

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1. Strip Mine

   Strip-mine was the second album from English band James, released in September 1988. The album was produced by Hugh Jones, except "Riders" and "Refrain" which were produced by Steve Power and Steve Lovell. After the recording sessions in 1987, the release of the album was delayed a number of times by the record label, but it was eventually remixed early the following year at London's Battery Studios before finally getting a release in September 1988.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of strip mine in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of strip mine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=strip mine
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Strip_Mine
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strip_Mine
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=strip mine