Question

What is most likely to happen to an abandoned strip mine over time?

Answer 1

Because an abandoned strip mine creates a bowl-shaped depression in the ground, they often will collect rain water and gradually turn into lakes. The water in those lakes may be very toxic, however, depending upon the type of mine it was. Some mining practices are very environmentally harmful.

Answer 2

It will turn in to many caves filled with wild life aswell as pools and many rare plants depending on the enviroment