Gandy Photographs - Natural Scenes and the Environment
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Creation Date
1980
Time Period
circa 1980s-1990s
Abstract
Two large dragline excavators are actively engaged in a phosphate mining operation, excavating and moving massive amounts of earth. The surrounding landscape features piles of mined material and shallow water pools, with forested areas visible in the distance.
Alt Text
Two large blue excavators operate on dirt platform. One of the excavators is partially covered on the left side, with the other in the center. In the foreground, a small water-filled area can be seen below the platform, with piles of sand and dirt around them. The background shows a flat landscape with trees under a clear sky.
Keywords
Mines and mineral resources, Mining machinery, Phosphate mines and mining
Extent
1 color photograph
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6
Digital Date
2024
Media Type
Color photographs
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Identifier
Gandy 06_0693
Creative Commons
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
Recommended Citation
Gandy, George Skip IV, "Dragline Excavators in Phosphate Mine, A" (1980). Gandy Photographs - Natural Scenes and the Environment. Image 266.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/gandy_environmental/266
Keywords
Mines and mineral resources, Mining machinery, Phosphate mines and mining
