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Giant truck hauling 240 tons of coal in the Black Thunder
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Giant truck hauling 240 tons of coal in the Black Thunder
Giant truck hauling 240 tons of coal in the Black Thunder Opencast Coal Mine in the Powder River Basin, Wyoming, United States of America, North America
Robert Harding Picture Library provides high quality travel, nature, wildlife & environmental photos
Media ID 1383495
© Tony Waltham
Coal Industry Lorries Mining Trucks Wyoming
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This print captures the sheer magnitude of a giant truck hauling an astonishing 240 tons of coal in the Black Thunder Opencast Coal Mine, located in the picturesque Powder River Basin of Wyoming, United States. The immense size and power of this colossal vehicle are evident as it navigates through the rugged terrain with ease, showcasing both its impressive engineering and the vastness of America's mining industry. The photograph beautifully showcases the juxtaposition between nature and human intervention, with the imposing truck dominating the landscape while surrounded by untouched beauty. The road winds through rolling hills, hinting at a journey that spans miles upon miles within this expansive region. Transportation plays a vital role in moving resources across continents, and here we witness one such crucial operation. This image serves as a reminder of our reliance on coal for energy production while also highlighting how industries like mining impact our environment. Photographer Tony Waltham/Robert Harding skillfully captures this moment from a horizontal perspective, allowing us to fully appreciate not only the scale but also every intricate detail of this industrial marvel against an awe-inspiring backdrop. It is photographs like these that transport us into worlds unknown and inspire contemplation about our relationship with natural resources and their extraction processes.
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