Welzow, Germany, overlooking the lignite mining Welzow

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, Welzow, Brandenburg, Germany - Overlooking the lignite mining Welzow and Braunkohlefloez which is eroded by coal digger. Up to thirteen meters thick is the lignite layer in the soil. The lignite is then transported to the Schwarze Pumpe lignite power plant via conveyor belts and rail. On the right of the overburden, which must be dredged to expose the Braunkohlefloez. In the background the Foerderbruecke F60. This leads, across the open pit, the tailings to tailings dump.

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Location: Welzow, Brandenburg, Germany
Photo credit: © Ruffer / Alamy / Afripics
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