File:Catoca Diamond Mine-Angola 2001.jpg

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Description "In terms of surface area, the Catoca kimberlite pipe in Angola is the fourth-largest diamond-rich rock formation on Earth; despite its size, the mine was constructed with an aim of minimal environmental impact." and "Besides the Catoca diamond mine, there is an active fire burning northeast of the mine."
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Author NASA image created by Jesse Allen, using data provided courtesy of NASA/GSFC/METI/ERSDAC/JAROS, and the U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team. Paraphrased caption by Michon Scott.
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