Chilean authorities continue to investigate a sinkhole that appeared at the end of July at the Alcaparrosa mine, in the Tierra Amarilla commune, in the Atacama region.
What are the main hypotheses around the mysterious phenomenon?
Mine managers say they are keeping a close eye on the matter and take responsibility for any possible damage.
However, there is fear in the community that there will be consequences and criticism of the impacts of mining exploitation on the subsoil of areas inhabited by residents of the region has been revived.
Iván Pérez Sarmenti traveled to the place and this is his report.
