Chile's copper ore shocked the mysterious "Tiankeng", officials: I hope to find out whether it is related to mining activities as soon as possible

[Global Times Comprehensive Report] A mysterious Tiankeng (pictured, Reuters issued) was found near a copper mine in northern Chile. The Chilean government announced on the 1st that it launched an investigation into Tiankeng.According to Reuters on the 2nd, preliminary observations found that the diameter of this pit was about 25 meters and a depth of about 200 meters. There were a lot of water accumulated at the bottom of the pit, but the specific situation at the bottom of the pit needed to be further explained.This mysterious Copper Mine is operated by Canada Lunding Mining Company. It is located about 665 kilometers north of San Diego, the capital of Chile. There are about 13,000 people in the town of Tiela Amalyia nearby.Lunding Mining Corporation said that Tiankeng did not have an impact on mining workers and nearby communities.

Officials of Tiela Amaria said that the local area has never been found before, hoping to find out the reason for the formation as soon as possible, and it is clear whether the Tiankeng is related to the local mining activities.The Chile National Geological Mining Department said the government has carried out relevant investigations.It is understood that a warning line has been set up 100 meters around Tiankeng, and development operations nearby are temporarily suspended.(Wang Pinzhi)

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