Discover the imminent crisis that is plaguing Maceió, Alagoas! The landslide resulting from the extraction of rock salt is causing a worrying scenario in the region. On the Detailed Engineering channel, delve into the intricate universe behind this critical situation, understanding how the search for valuable resources such as dichloroethane for the production of PVC triggered this collapse.
From the first geological studies in 1943 to the advances of companies such as Braskem, explore the journey of rock salt extraction and how this activity, through methods such as dissolution mining, generated voids underground. These voids, in turn, are leading to landslides, earthquakes and even the emergence of craters in Maceió.
Understand the devastating impacts of this landslide not only on soil stability, but also on urban structures and the safety of local inhabitants. Analyze the monitoring measures, such as piezometers and seismographs, adopted to try to control this critical situation.
Despite efforts, uncertainty hangs over the future of the region. How to deal with the consequences of landslides? What will be the long-term developments? We want to know your opinion and perspectives on this crisis in the comments!
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