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Mary Ellen Vein, South Pas
Faulted gold-bearing quartz vein at the Mary Ellen mine, South Pass. The vein is hosted by tonalite. This photo was taken at the 120 foot level.
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May 1 2009, 2:19 PM EDT by
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Whale Back Anticline
Me on the geological formation "Whale Back Anticline" uncovered during strip mining. The Bear Valley strip mine just outside of Shamokin, Pa is now abandoned.
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May 11 2009, 11:35 PM EDT by
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May 11 2009, 11:40 PM EDT by
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whale back anticline
Abandoned Bear Valley strip mine, outside of Shamokin, Pa. fern fossils galore! Use caution if you go here, tons of abandoned mine tunnels in the surrounding area.
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May 11 2009, 11:50 PM EDT by
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May 11 2009, 11:53 PM EDT by
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whale back anticline and sincline
Whale back anticline and sincline in the abandoned Bear Valley strip mine.
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May 11 2009, 11:56 PM EDT by
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Bear Valley Strip Mine
Lake formed by strip mining, look at the color of that water!
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May 12 2009, 12:08 AM EDT by
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May 12 2009, 12:09 AM EDT by
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Bear Valley Strip Mine
partial view down the strip mine, nature is reclaiming this strip mine!
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May 12 2009, 12:17 AM EDT by
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