Abandoned Mining Operations in the Arctic
by Lucy Manifold, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Ny-Ålesund, the northernmost settlement in the world, was first established as a mining town when coal deposits were discovered c1610. Although mining allowed the town to expand and develop, 71 lives were lost between 1945 and 1963 through a series of mining accidents. As a result, all mining operations were terminated. Since, the town has transformed into a research community, but all remnants of mining activity have been preserved due to their importance in the history of the town.
Submitted on Oct. 11, 2016
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- Europe (3535)
- Northern Europe (828)
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands (51)
- Exact location (11.9194 E, 78.9280 N)
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