Aznalcóllar is a city located in the province of Seville, southern Spain. It is located at the feet of the Sierra Morena.

Aznalcollar mine

The Boliden mine produces around 125,000 tonnes of zinc and 2.9 million ounces of silver per year.

The residue pool at the mine burst in late April 1998 sending a toxic wave into Doñana National Park, one of Europe's largest nature reserves. The spill caused damage over an area of around 30-kilometres, destroying rare plant and wildlife.

See also

  • List of municipalities in Seville

References

External links

  • Aznalcóllar - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía




25 años del desastre de Aznalcóllar que puso en peligro a Doñana

El desastre de Aznalcóllar, en imágenes Fotos Politica EL PAÍS

Aznalcóllar, catástrofe impune Andalucía España EL PAÍS

Desastre judicial de Aznalcóllar Opinión EL PAÍS

Ecologistas con la sequía actual es imposible la reapertura de Aznalcóllar