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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The copper mine waste spill caused significant environmental and social impacts in the affected area:</p><ul><li>Approximately 2,4 million tons of mine tailings released.</li><li>Makulapnit and Boac rivers contaminated.</li><li>6 to 10 hectares of cropland covered with tailings.</li><li>About 800 families (2,000 people) affected.</li><li>Coastal areas impacted by silt and colloidal discharge.</li><li>Mining operations suspended for investigation.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>Residents should take the following steps for self-rescue and seeking help:</p><ul><li>Avoid contact with contaminated water and soil to prevent health risks.</li><li>Use bottled or purified water for drinking and cooking.</li><li>Report any health issues to local health authorities immediately.</li><li>Follow evacuation orders and temporary relocation guidelines provided by authorities.</li><li>Stay informed through official updates and advisories.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Preparation tips for potential future disasters include:</p><ul><li>Keep an emergency kit with bottled water, non-perishable food, first aid supplies, and medications.</li><li>Have an emergency evacuation plan with meeting points and contact information for family members.</li><li>Stay informed about local environmental and industrial risks.</li><li>Store important documents and valuables in a safe, easily accessible location.</li><li>Ensure regular inspections and maintenance of industrial sites and infrastructure.</li></ul>
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A massive mine waste spill in Marinduque, Philippines has affected rivers, coastal areas, cropland, and about 800 families. Mining operations are suspended.

Massive Copper Mine Waste Spill in Marinduque, Philippines

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In early April 1996, a significant environmental disaster occurred in the South-Central Philippines on Marinduque Island. A large open-pit copper mine started leaking approximately 2.4 million tons of tailings into the surrounding environment, impacting local rivers and coastal areas. The spill has caused significant damage to cropland and has affected around 800 families.

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