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Record 1 2004-08-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Surface Mining
CONT

At the completion of a mining operation, a lake may be created in the mined-out pit. These lakes are referred to as "end pit lakes".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Exploitation minière à ciel ouvert
CONT

Quand un site [d'exploitation minière] est épuisé, un lac peut être créé dans l'excavation. Ces lacs sont appelés «lacs de Kettle».

OBS

Terme extrait du Rapport de la Commission d'examen conjoint EUB [Alberta Energy and Utilities Board) - ACEE (Agence canadienne d'évaluation environnementale) sur le Projet de la mine de charbon Cheviot.

Spanish

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