Gold mining causes large scale environmental damage to the rain forest South America

• Contributor: Martin Harvey / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: BNPEB1
• File size: 51.6 MB (3.5 MB Compressed download)
• Releases: Model - no | Property - no
• Dimensions: 3467 x 5200 px | 29.4 x 44 cm | 11.6 x 17.3 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 25 January 2010

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Large and small scale miners use hydraulic techniques to mine gold deposits blasting soil with powerful jets of water, causing chemical pollution which has a major impact on the rain forest environment.

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