Open Pit Copper Mines in Southern Arizona Captured by ASTER Satellite Image
High-resolution satellite image displays several major mining districts approximately 30 km south of Tucson, Arizona, visible with distinct pit mines, leach ponds, and tailings piles. Photo taken by ASTER on May 31, 2012, covers 22 by 28 km area, coordinates 31.9N, 111W. Ideal for studies on resource extraction, earth's surface monitoring, environmental impact analysis, educational content on mining activities, and visual illustrations for geographic, geological seminars.
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