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How did hydraulic mining affect the California waterways?
In the Gold Rush. hydraulic mining was a law to protect the enviorment! Hydraulic mining can ruin the enviorment!
How did how hydraulic mining affect some California waterway?
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What is hydraulic mining?
It's is Surface mining
What kind of mining is hardest on the environment?
Hydraulic mining
Who stopped hydraulic mining?
me!
What was the advantage of using hydraulic mining when mining for gold?
Hydraulic mining blasts away the surface of the mine with highly pressurized jets of water. This allows for easy access to the minerals underneath. A negative consequence of Hydraulic mining is the damage to the surrounding environment.
What resource did mining companies have that individual prospector did not?
It had hydraulic mining and hard-rock mining
Is hydraulic mining lode deposits?
no
When was hydraulic mining invented?
1850
How can you help to stop hydraulic mining?
You can help stop hydraulic mining by advocating for stricter regulations on mining activities, supporting organizations that work to protect water sources from mining pollution, and educating others about the negative environmental impacts of hydraulic mining. Additionally, you can participate in local clean-up efforts to help mitigate the effects of mining pollution in affected areas.
How did gold hydraulic mining work?
Hydraulic mining used a water cannon (called a monitor) to wash the hillside down and into a huge sluice box which separated the Gold from the dirt and gravel.
What is the difference between hydraulic and placer mining?
Hydraulic mining involves using water under high pressure to break up and wash away material from a placer deposit. Placer mining involves collecting minerals such as gold, silver, or diamonds from loose sediments like gravel or sand, typically using pans or sluices. Hydraulic mining is a form of placer mining that uses water to separate valuable minerals from the surrounding material.
