Indonesian Landscape Resembles the Moon

The Bangka-Belitung Islands, a part of Indonesia off the coasts of Sumatra, looks like it was just hit by a severe carpet bombing. Helicopter views show large holes in the ground, surrounded by miles and miles of slurry soil dotted by turquoise-colored lakes that are highly-acidic in nature, ... [ read more >> ]

In many parts of Indonesia, mining is still performed with primitive tools, under intense heat and moisture

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In many parts of Indonesia, mining is still performed with primitive tools, under intense heat and moisture