Picture shows a sinkhole in the Tierra Amarilla community, Chile, in a screen from an undated video. The authorities investigated whether this was caused by mining activity in the area.
Note: Photo is a screenshot from a video. (Newsflash)
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02 August 2022
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A massive sinkhole linked to a copper mine has terrified locals in northern Chile. The 82-foot-wide hole appeared in the commune of Tierra Amarilla, in Atacama Region, close to the giant Alcaparrosa mine. Local mayor Cristobal Zuniga reported: "Yesterday [Saturday, 30th July] we received a...