Analysis of Extreme Danger Problems associated with abandoned coal-mine lands in southwestern Indiana

Thesis/Dissertation · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:7041586

Elbert, J A

The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 created revenues for the reclamation of Abandoned Mine Land (AML) problems. The data in this study were obtained from the National Inventory Update of Abandoned Mine Lands for the State of Indiana, completed in July 1986. The study area included the coal-producing region of Indiana, approximately 6500 square miles; specifically, those fifteen counties in Southwestern Indiana where there were Extreme Danger Problems resulting from coal mining. This study analyzed the Extreme Danger Problems associated with Abandoned Coal Mine Lands in Southwestern Indiana. Identifying the statistical relationships between the total occurrences of Extreme Danger Problems in Indiana and selected coal-mine-related variables was the first step. Multiple Regression Analysis was the statistical technique employed in this research. Thirty-seven statistically significant relationships for various sub-groups resulted. Seven of these subgroups had explained variances of greater than 80%.

• Research Organization: Indiana State Univ., Terre Haute (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7041586
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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