Ajka alumina plant accident, Chemical accident in Hungary
The Ajka alumina plant accident is considered one of the worst chemical disasters in Hungary.
In 2010, a tailings dam failure at the plant released over one million cubic meters of red mud.
The incident brought global attention to industrial waste management practices.
After the disaster, extensive soil restoration efforts were required in the affected areas.
Red mud from the accident covered several square kilometers, creating a striking red landscape.
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