Public remotely sensed data raise concerns about history of failed Jagersfontein dam
Abstract A mine waste deposit known as a tailings dam recently failed in the town of Jagersfontein, South Africa. The failure occurred amidst global concern about the safety record of these structures. Herein we use public remotely sensed data to gain insights into the construction history of the da...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-04-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-31633-5 |