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Post by jc1 on Jan 9, 2019 13:15:38 GMT -5
Hello!
I'm writing a story that requires strip mining for coal in Pennsylvania, Appalachians. Does strip mining occur in winter, or only warmer months?
Any information would be fantastic!
Thanks in advance!
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Post by John on Jan 10, 2019 15:24:13 GMT -5
Hello! I'm writing a story that requires strip mining for coal in Pennsylvania, Appalachians. Does strip mining occur in winter, or only warmer months? Any information would be fantastic! Thanks in advance!
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Post by jc1 on Jan 19, 2019 13:52:36 GMT -5
Thank you for responding!
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Post by jc1 on Jan 19, 2019 13:52:58 GMT -5
Thank you for responding!
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Post by edwinovich on Jan 23, 2019 14:10:02 GMT -5
Hello, I can assure you that strip mining does indeed go on all the year round. This is especially so in Siberia where Winter temperatures go down to as much as -50 C. A lot of kit is electric but diesel will run, with additives, down pretty low anyway. The biggest problem is that the hydraulics can have problems near -50. Otherwise, it is better than in Summer when muck and water cause a huge mess. |
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