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From: Perspectives of lignite post-mining landscapes under changing environmental conditions: what can we learn from a comparison between the Rhenish and Lusatian region in Germany?

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Examples from two abundant mining areas: (1) Research institute and museum Schöningen (former Paläon) in the abandoned Helmstedt mining district. (2) Former mining area Schöningen and power plant Buschhaus. The area will be flooded until approximately 2032 creating a 400 ha and 100 m deep lake. (3) and (4) Reclaimed areas in the Central German mining district with hills and the lake Markkleeberger, See southeast of Leipzig. Photos: F. Lehmkuhl, 4.3.2020 (1, 2) and 8.11.2019 (3, 4)

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