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This Huge Mining Pit Is About To Be A Lake

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The Transformation of Mining Pits into Acidic Lakes

This chapter explores the aftermath of mining activities, focusing on groundwater rebound and the formation of lakes in abandoned pits. It also discusses the challenges posed by high acidity in the water and the various treatment methods employed by engineers to address these issues.

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