Huge wave of toxic mud reaches the Atlantic Ocean
The dam is owned by BHP Billiton, which has already agreed to pay $260 million in compensation to the Brazilian government. 11 people died and 12 are missing following the disaster. Two other dams could be about to explode, the company Samarco is performing emergency repairs to retain water waste.
Reuters
The collapse of a dam with contaminated water at a mine two weeks ago has produced a big wave of toxic that is heading towards the Atlantic. The company Samarco says the mud is harmless; experts say it will have a devastating impact.
The dam is owned by BHP Billiton, which has already agreed to pay $260 million in compensation to the Brazilian government. 11 people died and 12 are missing following the disaster. Two other dams could be about to explode, the company Samarco is performing emergency repairs to retain water waste.
