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Uranium ore emits radon gas. The health effects of high exposure to radon is a particular problem in the mining of uranium; significant excess lung cancer deaths have been identified in epidemiological studies of uranium miners employed in the 1940s and 1950s
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What continent is famous for its diamond gold uranium and copper mining?
Africa is the continent which is famous for its diamond,gold,uranium and copper mining.
Does uranium ore mined run geothermal power?
Uranium ore mining don't release geothermal power.
What is a consequence of uranium mining?
1. Uranium is a possible polluting agent of the natural environment. 2. Uranium is a toxic and radioactive chemical element. 3. Uranium release radium and radon.
What are the disadvantage of mining?
There are many disadvantages to mining. The main disadvantages include the danger to the miner, environmental hazards, the stripping of natural resources, and the permanent scarring of the landscape.
Where are the main spots for uranium mining?
CanadaBelgian Congoparts of Utah, Colorado, and TexasCzechoslovakiavarious areas in old USSRetc.
Are there any hazards on mining diamonds?
All the hazards implied with the mining industry are included in diamond mining.
What is a method for uranium mining?
Uranium mining can be either by open pit mining or by underground mining.
Does uranium mining result in globalwarming?
Uranium mining and nuclear energy are not contributors to global warming.
How do you harvest URANIUM?
Uranium is a product of mining industry.
How does uranium mining give off carbon emissions?
Uranium mining don't release carbon dioxide.
Is uranium found in raw diamonds?
Uranium mining and diamond mining are two distinct and separate endeavors that do not occur together. There is no uranium in raw diamonds.
Is uranium mining still going on in Colorado?
Now, no mining.
How is uranium recovered or produced?
Uranium is recovered by mining and chemical processing.
How is uranium captured?
Uranium is a product mining, similar to other metals.
Why was the ban put on uranium mining in Virginia?
uranium is highly radioactive
How is uranium recovered?
Via mining.
Is uranium open pit mining?
no.
