Why did the San Jose mine collapse?
Why did the San Jose mine collapse?
The collapse occurred at 14:00 CLT on 5 August 2010. Access to the depths of the mine was by a long helical roadway. A group nearer the entrance escaped, but a second group of 33 men were trapped deep inside. A thick dust cloud caused by the rock fall blinded the miners for as much as six hours.
Why did the Chilean miners wear sunglasses?
As 33 Chilean miners have been brought to surface after 2 months of being trapped underground, they have been given sunglasses donated by Oakley in Foothill Ranch to protect their eyes after such a long period in the dark. Oakley isn’t the only company providing help to the rescue effort, reports BusinessWeek.
What happened to the miners trapped in the Chilean mine?
Chilean miners are rescued after 69 days underground. On this day in 2010, the last of 33 miners trapped nearly half a mile underground for more than two months at a caved-in mine in northern Chile, are rescued. The miners survived longer than anyone else trapped underground in recorded history.
How many people are working to rescue the miners in Chile?
August 6, 2010 – A statement from Chile’s National Emergency Office says 130 people are working to rescue the miners. August 7, 2010 – Rescuers face a setback when another cave in blocks the path they were using to reach the miners. Chilean President Sebastian Pinera travels to Copiapo, where the mine is located, to meet with officials.
What happened in the Atacama Mine Rescue 2010?
Here’s a look at the 2010 rescue of 33 miners from a collapsed mine in the Atacama region of northern Chile. August 5, 2010 – A collapse of the main ramp into the San Jose mine leaves 33 miners trapped 2,300 feet underground. Emergency officials are unable to communicate with the trapped miners.
What happens to Galleguillos when he’s trapped in the mines?
Some have been trapped in mines before, by rock falls that a bulldozer could clear in a couple of hours. But this gray wall is different. Galleguillos thinks he’ll never see his new grandson, and he feels tears running down his cheeks.
