The Appalachian Mountains, located on the eastern edge of the United States, have existed since before humans lived there. When Europeans came to America, they mined, fought and built. This activity affected the natural geology and ecology of the region. How the Appalachian Mountain Range Was Formed In the early Paleozoic Era, what would become […]
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At the height of the coal mining industry, southern Ohio was home to dozens, if not hundreds of small towns that seemed to disappear overnight and just like that. These towns were often built by coal mining companies as quickly as possible, with a lack of basic amenities for citizens. They usually included a team, […]