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Deforestation blamed for craters that could swallow a city of 70,000 (nationalpost.com)
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Deep craters are forming in and around the city of Buriticupu, located in the country's northeast, which have swallowed up houses, streets and people alike.

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Experts have warned they could erase the city within 30 to 40 years.

Local leaders have blamed the region's agricultural sector for the deforestation.

Maria dos Santos said a crater that threatens her home appeared less than three years ago and grew to a pit 60 meters deep.

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