Surface strip mining with draglines near Parrish, Florida
By Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
2003 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Surface strip mining with draglines east of Parrish, Florida. Draglines are used to remove existing land cover (grassland/shrubland, wetland or water), exposing bare ground. One dragline can excavate 15 acres in a month. USGS Land Cover Trends photo from 2003.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.