PA Mining History
Room-and-pillar mines have been active in Pennsylvania’s bituminous coalfields since the late-1700s. Bituminous coal was first mined in Pennsylvania at "Coal Hill" (Mount Washington), just across the Monongahela River from the city of Pittsburgh...
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Municipality Mining Maps
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What is Mine Subsidence?
In order to consider potential impacts of underground mining on overlying structures, water resources, and surface land, it is first necessary to have some understanding of the mechanics of mine subsidence.
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Mine Subsidence Damage Photo Gallery
The photographs on the following page illustrate the types of structural damage that can occur as a result of mine subsidence. Some examples of the damage shown are cracked, buckling, sinking, and collapsed foundations, cracked mortar, collapsed brick and block work, twisted window and door frames, cracked plaster and drywall.
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Appurtenances
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Mine
Drainage Information (PDF)
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Do I Qualify?
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Lender Escrowed Premiums
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Insuring Agreement (PDF)
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Mine Subsidence
Illustration (PDF)
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Map Showing the Distribution
of Pennsylvania Coal (PDF)
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Consumer Brochure (PDF)
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Information Brochure (PDF)
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Mine Subsidence in the News
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