
On January 25, 2019, a dam burst at a Brazilian iron ore mine. The dam's breach unleashed a torrent of mud and mine debris, covering the city of Brumadinho. The image was acquired by ASTER on February 1, 2019, covers an area of 10.8 by 14.8 kilometers, and is located at 20.1 degrees south, 44.1 degrees west. https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA22824
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NASA ID
PIA22824
Date Created
February 6, 2019
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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