Doñana disaster, Environmental disaster in Spain
The Doñana disaster was a major environmental catastrophe.
In April 1998, a tailings dam at the Aznalcóllar mine burst, releasing toxic sludge.
The disaster deeply affected the local communities and wildlife around Doñana National Park.
Rehabilitation efforts in the area have been ongoing since the incident.
The spill is considered one of the worst environmental disasters in Spanish history.
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