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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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Which of the following doctors is NOT known for publicizing the dangers of black lung disease in coal mining?
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The cannel coal industry was directly responsible for this river improvement.
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Which one of the following did NOT lead to the cannel coal industry's downfall?
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By what percentage did coal mining employment decline in West Virginia between 1950 and 2000?
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What kind of ovens were used to transform coal into coke?
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What is the most immediate cause of black lung disease?
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Boys who opened and closed ventilation doors in mines were known as what?
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In what year did coal mining employment peak in West Virginia?
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According to government and citizen studies, what was the primary cause of the Buffalo Creek Flood
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