Explore mountaintop removal coal mining in the Appalachian Mountains of the US.
Take a geographical trip to the Appalachian Mountains and see the problems caused by mountain top removal coal mining. Historical overlays highlight the magnitude of mountain loss. Virtually visit the 470 mountains, and take a guided tour of one mountain, learning how it's mined and the consequences for the natural habitat and people.
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I just read a great book called Hillbilly Tales from The Smokey Mountains by P Graham and V Humphries! i live in England not the USA, just wanted to share it with folks.
kingsindiandefence 6 months ago
thanks for posting this, it's short but very powerful.
madcowgirl4h 3 years ago
i got Google Earth ;)
Sasinio 4 years ago
5/5 stars!:D
77Happy77 4 years ago