Brazilian city in Amazon declares state of emergency after sinkholes open up

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Brazilian city in Amazon declares state of emergency after sinkholes open up

In Buriticupu, about 1,200 people out of a population of 55,000 risk losing their homes after large soil erosions. Residents have been watching the natural process unfold for the last 30 years, as rain eroded the sandy soil. The situation has only been made worse by poorly planned building work and deforestation

Brazilian city in Amazon declares emergency after huge sinkholes appear

Date: February 22, 2025