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In October 2010, there was an industrial spill when a sludge reservoir at the Ajka aluminum plant burst its banks, killing at least four people and injuring more than 120.<ref name="DempseyOct5">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/06/world/europe/06hungary.html?_r=1&hp|title=Industrial Sludge Floods Hungarian Towns|last=Dempsey|first=Judy|date=5 October 2010|work=[[New York Times]]|accessdate=5 October 2010}}</ref> |
In October 2010, there was an industrial spill when a sludge reservoir at the Ajka aluminum plant burst its banks, killing at least four people and injuring more than 120.<ref name="DempseyOct5">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/06/world/europe/06hungary.html?_r=1&hp|title=Industrial Sludge Floods Hungarian Towns|last=Dempsey|first=Judy|date=5 October 2010|work=[[New York Times]]|accessdate=5 October 2010}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:26, 11 March 2012
Devecser | |
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Aerial photography: Devecser - Palace | |
Country | |
County | Veszprém |
Area | |
• Total | 64.11 km2 (24.75 sq mi) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 5,211 |
• Density | 81.28/km2 (210.5/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 8460 |
Area code | 88 |
Devecser (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈdɛvɛtʃɛɾ]) is a town in Veszprém county, Hungary.
In the Middle Ages there were five villages in the area of today's Devecser: Devecser, Kisdevecser, Szék, Meggyes and Patony. These villages expanded in the 12th and 13th century. There is an Esterházy castle in the town.
Industrial accident
In October 2010, there was an industrial spill when a sludge reservoir at the Ajka aluminum plant burst its banks, killing at least four people and injuring more than 120.[1]
References
- ^ Dempsey, Judy (5 October 2010). "Industrial Sludge Floods Hungarian Towns". New York Times. Retrieved 5 October 2010.