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Kiruna And Malmberget, The Moving Cities

The entire town of Malmberget 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)

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Photo ID	#12657662
Date Taken	2 August 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Mauro Ujetto/NurPhoto
Category	Environmental Issue
Copyright	© 2025 NurPhoto - Mauro Ujetto/NurPhoto

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