Aznalcóllar is a city located in the
province of Seville
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, southern
Spain
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. 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
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List of municipalities in Seville
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References
External links
Aznalcóllar- Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía
Municipalities of the Province of Seville
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