Sinking of Maceió

Name: Sinking of Maceió
Start: 2018

2018 CE.

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The sinking of Maceió is a geological process of soil subsidence in several neighborhoods of the Brazilian city of Maceió, capital of the state of Alagoas, of an anthropogenic nature, caused by the inadequate exploitation and consequent collapse of the rock salt mines of the Brazilian mining company Braskem. The city is undergoing a slow process of soil subsidence that is causing damage to various structures, such as streets, houses and urban infrastructure. Around 60,000 people have been forced to leave their homes and properties. Entire neighborhoods are at risk of destruction, such as Pinheiro, Bom Parto, Mutange, Bebedouro and part of Farol.

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