Quarry

A Portland stone quarry on the Isle of Portland, England
An abandoned construction aggregate quarry near Adelaide, South Australia
An abandoned construction aggregate quarry with turquoise pond near Thouars, France
An abandoned stone quarry in Kerala, India
Stone quarry in Soignies, Hainaut (province), Belgium
Matera quarry in Basilicata, Italy
Donnerkuhle Quarry, near Hagen, Germany

A quarry is a place where rock and earth materials – such as limestone, marble, granite, gravel, and sand – are excavated. The operation of quarries is regulated in some jurisdictions to manage their safety risks and reduce their environmental impact.

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