Recovering from the Red Flood
More than 350 homes were damaged in the 2010 Ajka Alumina plant disaster. Eight months later, the victims are still struggling to start new lives.
More than 350 homes were damaged in the 2010 Ajka Alumina plant disaster. Eight months later, the victims are still struggling to start new lives.
Last year a reservoir at the Ajka Alumina plant in Hungary collapsed, releasing toxic mud into the surrounding area. Now, 8 months later, those affected by the accident are still rebuilding.
In the wake of destruction wrought by the 2010 alumina plant disaster, new opportunities emerged for Hungary's marginalized Roma population.
When the Ajka alumina plant reservoir was breached and toxic red mud flooded the region in 2010, it destroyed not only people's lives, but full ecosystems.Kastelypark forest serves as a grim reminder.
The lives of the citizens of Ajka were turned upside down October 4th, 2010 when the dam of an alumina plant reservoir collapsed, unleashing a flood of red alkaline sludge.