Definition of continuous surface miner

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continuous surface miner

The term 'continuous surface miner ' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as 'is equipped with crawlers, a rotating cutting head, and a conveyor. It travels over the bed, excavating a swath up to 13 feet wide and 2 feet deep'.

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