Gold mining camp. Aerial photograph of houses inhabited by gold washers,on the shores of a dammed water reservoir. The mine where they work uses mercury to amalgamate the gold. The mercury is polluting the surrounding areas,including this reservoir and nearby rivers. Photographed in Petit-Saut,French Guiana,in April 2005 | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Landmann, Patrick |
Bildgröße: | 5197 px × 3425 px |
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