ScienceSpain's Former 300m Coal Mine Transformed into Giant Lake
Lake As Pontes in Galicia, northern Spain, was once a 300-meter-deep coal mine. Over four years, it was transformed into an 865-hectare lake holding 547 billion liters of water. The site now features a sandy beach, wildlife like deer, and recreational activities such as kayaking. This project exemplifies how abandoned mines can be repurposed as beneficial habitats and recreational areas when properly planned.
HT World·4h ago·A Coruña


