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An aerial, high-angle photograph shows an active strip mining site carved into a dense, forested mountain landscape during autumn. The central portion of the image reveals large, exposed layers of rock and soil where the mountainside has been excavated, creating flat terraces and steep, tiered walls. Several haul trucks are visible on dirt paths navigating the mining area. The surrounding terrain is covered in a lush forest displaying vibrant fall colors of green, yellow, orange, and red, providing a stark contrast to the barren, earthy tones of the industrial excavation site.
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Environment

Explore Earth's natural world, its ecosystems, and how human actions affect it.

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