Question

Why are sinkholes one major environmental risk of underground mining a underground mines are more likely to cause erosion which cause sinkholes b underground lines are more likely to cause water pollution which causes sinkholes c underground lines May collapse after mining is complete which causes sinkholes the underground mines release gases which causes sinkholes

Answer 1

The correct answer is c) underground mines may collapse after mining is complete, which causes sinkholes.

When underground mining is conducted, the removal of material can lead to instability in the ground above. Over time, as the underground voids created by mining expand or if the structural integrity of the remaining rock is compromised, the ground above can collapse, creating sinkholes. This is a significant risk associated with underground mining operations.