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Berezniki (Russian: Березники́) is the second-largest city in Perm Krai, Russia. The city is located on the banks of the Kama River, in the Ural Mountains with a population of 137,091 as of 2021.
May 3, 2019 · The city of Berezniki, in Russia’s Ural mountains, is slowly sinking into the earth. The city of more than 150,000 individuals was built directly on top of a potash mine, which was standard practice during Soviet times. After nearly a century of extraction, deep voids were left underneath the city.
Berezniki, city, Perm oblast (province), west-central Russia. It is situated on the left bank of the Kama River at the head of the Kama Reservoir. Huge local deposits of salt and potassium have resulted in the city’s development as one of the largest chemical centres of Russia, producing.
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May 31, 2024 · Berezniki, a city in Russia, is known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and thriving industries, making it a captivating destination for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and adventure seekers.
Berezniki is the second largest city in the Perm region with a population of about 145,000 people, a large industrial center located 191 km north of Perm. The city stands on a large deposit of potassium and magnesium salts that have been mine-produced for decades. Berezniki on Google Maps.
Oct 14, 2021 · Berezniki, in the Ural mountains, is disappearing into the ground. The industrial city, with a population of over 150,000, was built on top of a potash mine. Since the 1980s, huge craters gradually swallow the city.
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Sep 15, 2016 · Some call it the Russian Atlantis: Berezniki, a city in the Ural Mountains known for its potash mines, is slowly sinking into the ground. Its 140,000 residents live in constant fear of being...
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