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Estonia 2004: Closed shale mine outside Sampo

Photo credit: Thatcher Hullerman Cook
12/20/2004

Shale mine number six, outside of Sompo, Estonia, closed almost six years ago. The populations in the neighboring towns have dwindled. With little industry and opportunity, the remaining village residents struggle to find a way to make ends meet.


Estonia 2004: Closed shale mine outside Sampo

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