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Sweden Has a Church of 672 Tons Displaced over 5 Km: What Made It Move Is neither a Fire nor a Whim of Urbanist

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In August 2025, Sweden succeeded in the unthinkable: moving an entire church of 672 tons over 5 kilometers at snail speed. The motive? An iron mine that extends under the city of Kiruna and dangerously weakens the ground. This epic project reveals a much larger urban transformation and major geopolitical stakes. More
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In August 2025, Sweden succeeded in the unthinkable: moving an entire church of 672 tons over 5 kilometers at snail speed. The motive? An iron mine that extends under the city of Kiruna and dangerously weakens the ground. This epic project reveals a much larger urban transformation and major geopolitical stakes. More

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SciencePost broke the news on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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