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Kiruna And Malmberget, The Moving Cities
The village of Kakstan, once a miners' residential area, is now an open-air museum in Malmberget. Following the mine's expansion and the railway's completion in 1888, there is a surge of workers arriving from across the country, leading to a housing shortage. In response, miners build simple wooden houses from waste materials. The entire Malmberget town moves in 2020/2021 due to mining activities in the area. Underground mining is cost-effective and enables a high level of mechanization and automation. However, it causes deformations in the surface ground that, beyond a certain threshold, can render it impossible to maintain any infrastructure or residential areas in those locations. (Photo by Mauro Ujetto/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #12657654 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Mauro Ujetto/NurPhoto |
| Category | Environmental Issue |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Mauro Ujetto/NurPhoto |
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