Question

What environmental impact is caused by both surface mining and underground mining?(1 point) Responses destruction from overburden destruction from overburden sinkhole formation after mining is complete sinkhole formation after mining is complete release of underground gases release of underground gases local water contamination

Answer 1

The environmental impact caused by both surface mining and underground mining includes local water contamination. Both methods can lead to the disruption of water resources and contamination of local water supplies due to runoff, leakage of pollutants, or alteration of water tables.