Unusually high number of mine
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Unusually high number of mine tremors at Garpenberg - 500 miners working above ground

Over 500 miners have been forced to work above ground after this weekend's collapse at the Garpenberg mine, according to P4 Dalarna. Following the collapse, there have been an unusually large number of strong tremors.

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"I can't remember seeing a similar sequence of earthquakes at the mine there during the 20 years that we've had a pretty decent seismic network," seismologist Björn Lund told P4 Dalarna.

The miners are now working on the surface, including planning work. Popping sounds from underground have been heard at the surface and tremors have been felt, but the area is considered safe.

On Saturday evening, Boliden's mine in Garpenberg was evacuated after high seismic activity was detected. Earlier that day, four people were slightly injured in a landslide.

It is unclear how long the mine will be closed.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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