Garzweiler surface mine, Open-pit lignite mine in Germany
The Garzweiler surface mine spans a large area across several German districts including Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Rhein-Erft District, Heinsberg, and Mönchengladbach.
Its operations started in the 1980s and the mine has since become a significant source of lignite for Germany.
It has sparked numerous debates and protests over environmental and displacement issues.
Visitors can observe the vast excavation works from designated viewpoints around the mine's perimeter.
The scale of the Garzweiler mine is such that entire towns have been relocated to facilitate its expansion.
Location: Rhein-Kreis Neuss
Location: Rhein-Erft District
Location: Heinsberg
Location: Mönchengladbach
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