Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/Open-Cut-Coal-Mine-in-Australia-27MZIFISN94Y.htmlConceptually similarOpen Cut Coal Mine in AustraliaGP02FDUCompleted★★★★★★Flood Waters en route to Great Barrier ReefGP02FEDCompleted★★★★Open Cut Coal Mine in AustraliaGP02FE1Completed★★★★Cyclone Yasi Damage in AustraliaGP02FEACompleted★★★★Cyclone Yasi Damage in AustraliaGP02FEBCompleted★★★★Flood Water mixing with Ocean WaterGP02FEECompleted★★★★★★Flood Water mixing with Ocean WaterGP02FEFCompleted★★★★★★Flood Water mixing with Ocean WaterGP02FEGCompleted★★★★★★Flood Waters en route to Great Barrier ReefGP02FECCompleted★★★★View AllGP02FDWOpen Cut Coal Mine in AustraliaPumps operating to remove water from a flooded Collinsville open cut coal mine.The greatest La Nina event in recorded history delivered record amounts of rain to North Eastern Queensland, Australia, causing near unprecedented flooding across much of the state and flooded many of the Bowen and Fitzroy Basin's open cut coal mines.Millions of litres of flood water from tailing dames was discharged into nearby river systems that sent thousands of tonnes of sediments and toxic sludge onto the Great Barrier Reef creating toxic blooms that stretched hundred of kilometers across pristine heritage listed waters that were visible in NASA satellite imagery.The discharges leave much of the effected area vulnerable to coral bleaching and threaten not only the reef's health but place in jeopardy a multi million tourism industry vital the the states and Nations economy.Greenpeace supporters joined hundreds of people at a Valentines-themed rally outside Commonwealth Bank's Sydney headquarters, escalating pressure on Australia's Big Four banks to rule out funding Adani's Queensland coal project which threatens to destroy the Great Barrier Reef. The colourful event, taking place the day before Valentines Day, is one of hundreds being held across the world as part of Global Divestment Day. The event was organized by 350.org and partnered with AYCC, Greenpeace, GetUp and other Environmental groups.2:09:37 AMChangedHeadlineLocations:Australia-Oceania-QueenslandDate:20 Feb, 2011Credit:© Dean Sewell / GreenpeaceMaximum size:3504px X 2336pxKeywords:Aerial view-Climate (campaign title)-Climate change-Climate change impacts-Coal mines-Coal mining-Day-Floods-Fossil fuel (product)-KWCI (GPI)-Landscapes-Machinery-Outdoors-Pollution-Storms (weather)-Toxic waste-Toxics (campaign title)Shoot:Cyclone Yasi Damage in AustraliaThe greatest La Nina event in recorded history delivered record amounts of rain to North Eastern Queensland. Causing near unprecedented flooding across much of the state and immersed many of the Bowen and Fitzroy Basin's open cut coal mines in water.Related Collections:Great Barrier Reef Campaign (Photos & Videos)