What Happens When a Coal Impoundment Pond Fails (I

question 11

Multiple Choice

What happens when a coal impoundment pond fails (i.e., has a spill) ?

• A)The toxic slurry surges into nearby waterways.
• B)The drinking water of nearby wild animals is threatened, but the drinking water of nearby humans is safe.
• C)We don't know, because so far none have failed.
• D)It creates an unsightly mess on the landscape, but the spill is not dangerous to humans or other animals.

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