Geography
Mention any three hazards of mining.
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Three hazards of mining are as follows:
- Mine dust creates air pollution and its inhalation leads to respiratory diseases.
- Mine tailings, the mud-like waste material released from mines, may cause water pollution as they are toxic in nature.
- Heavy metal pollution by harmful minerals such as arsenic, lead and mercury can cause severe health hazards to human beings and marine creatures.
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