Gigantic church (672 tons) relocated to dodge impending iron mine destruction in Sweden

Temple relocation was overseen on-site by approximately 10,000 spectators and broadcast live nationwide by Swedish public television.

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2025 September 5 . 9:27 AM

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Relocating a 672-ton church to spare it from a looming iron mine in Sweden

Gigantic church (672 tons) relocated to dodge impending iron mine destruction in Sweden

In the heart of Sweden's Lapland, lies Kiruna, the country's most northern town. Over a decade ago, its inhabitants were informed of a looming threat - an iron ore mine located beneath their city was posing a danger to the stability of buildings.

The state-owned company LKAB (Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara Aktiebolag) is responsible for the exploration and mining of the iron ore deposit in Kiruna. However, the article does not mention any plans or solutions to address the threat.

The danger to Kiruna is real, but the specific type of buildings in danger and the timeline for the mine's impact remain unclear. The city's current situation allows for premium content access, which is temporarily unavailable due to a high number of users.

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Despite the impending danger, Kiruna continues to stand strong, its resilient inhabitants carrying on with their daily lives. The city's future remains uncertain, but one thing is clear - the threat from the iron ore mine is real and needs to be addressed.