Super-Wide Mining Flattens National Highway, Minimizing Impact on Commuters
A study looked at the movement of the ground above a super-wide coal mining area. They used a system to predict how the ground moves during and after mining. The research found that after mining, the surface above the mine sinks completely, making the national highway above the area sit in a flat spot caused by the sinking. This means the impact of mining on the highway is minimal.
