A Mining and Safety team working to investigate and address contamination at the Gold King Mine in San Juan County, Colo. unexpectedly triggered a large release of mine waste water into the upper portions of Cement Creek, which flows into the Animas River.
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Courtesy of Michael Constantine<br>
Courtesy of Michael Constantine<br>
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Steve Lewis/Durango Herald<br>
Steve Lewis/Durango Herald<br>
Steve Lewis/Durango Herald<br>
Steve Lewis/Durango Herald<br>
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Steve Lewis/Durango Herald<br>
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Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br>
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Aug 7, 2015
Catastrophe on the Animas