Hard rock quarries are typically sited in foothills flanking urban and peri-urban centres.
Hard rock quarries are generally composed of one main medium-sized pit and excavated into a hillside.
The excavation depth is evident by terracing and it's associated shadow signatures.
In Figure: 2.4.3.2b the spectral signature of the bedrock is dark blue/grey. This should be similar to the spectral signature of rocky slopes and outcrops devoid of vegetation.
Regional Considerations:
Figure: 2.4.4.2 Representation of a Mine Area in association with surrounding features.
