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Miners have given this nickname to a dangerous geologic formation that increases the risk of roof falls in underground coal mines.
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What are the "Young Appalachians"?
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What geologic feature comprises most of western West Virginia?
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Where do the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers cut a wide gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains?
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In what city does East River begin?
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What major rock type makes up most of West Virginia's bedrock?
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Judy Gap is located in this county.
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Before the Bluestone Dam was built, what town did the Little Bluestone River drain into?
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What is the main purpose of Mount Storm Lake in Grant County?
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On what mountain did Confederate general Robert E. Lee first see his Civil War horse Traveller?
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