Aerial View of Bingham Canyon Mine, Utah - Open-Pit Copper Mining Image
Bingham Canyon Mine, one of the world's largest open-pit mines, is showcased in this aerial view taken from the International Space Station on September 20, 2007. Located southeast of Salt Lake City, Utah, the mine spans over 4 kilometers in width and reaches a depth of approximately 1,200 meters. The image displays the extensive stepped terraces vital for access and stability, and the surrounding hills of waste rock. Useful for illustrating large-scale resource extraction, geographic and geological studies, educational resources, and environmental impacts of mining.
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