Kiruna, Sweden: A Slow-Motion Disaster | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Kiruna, Sweden: A Slow-Motion Disaster

The potential for ground deformation and related infrastructure damage in the city of Kiruna, Sweden, stems from its location above an extensive iron ore mine. Subsidence, caused by the ongoing mining operations,... Read more »
Kiruna Mining Disaster: A City's Slow Collapse | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Kiruna Mining Disaster: A City's Slow Collapse

The potential for ground deformation and subsequent structural damage in the city of Kiruna, Sweden, stems from ongoing iron ore mining activities. This phenomenon, characterized by cracking and shifting of buildings and... Read more »
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Averting a Kiruna Mine Disaster: Preparedness & Safety | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Averting a Kiruna Mine Disaster: Preparedness & Safety

The potential for catastrophic events within subterranean iron ore extraction operations represents a significant risk to both human life and economic stability. Such incidents can result from a complex interplay of geological... Read more »