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This Swedish church is moving 3 miles down the road

France 24 · Current
France 24
France 24
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The Kiruna Church is being moved along a 5-kilometer (3-mile) route east to a new city center as part of the town’s relocation. It’s happening because the world’s largest underground iron-ore mine is threatening to swallow the town.

Breakdown
  • A 113-year-old church in Kiruna is being moved three miles due to mining-related ground instability. 11s
  • The church is transported on rolling platforms, with key interior features secured for the move. 21s
  • The relocation is funded by mining operator Elcab, costing around $3 billion. 54s
  • The mine expansion aims to extract additional materials, including phosphorus and rare earths. 1m 8s
  • The town relocation process is ongoing and expected to last at least another two decades. 1m 37s
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