How does hydraulic mining affect the environment?
Hydraulic mining is a form of mining that uses high-pressure jets of water to dislodge rock material or move sediments. Hydraulic mining has a devastating effect on riparian natural environment and agricultural systems. Millions of tons of earth and water are delivered to mountain streams that fed rivers flowing into areas. ChaCha!
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