Rescue of Miners in Chile

john-hamilton · 2010-10-13T18:51:23Z

I didn't see any posts here about ongoing rescue of the miners in Chile, maybe it is not being covered much in the US. I am in Chile now, it has been non-stop coverage since yesterday. What is amazing to me is that they had to drill more than 2000 feet, and hit a chamber (as opposed to reaching solid rock at that depth). It tells me two things:1) the mine survey must have been pretty good (i.e. they are aiming for a coordinate)2) they must be able to guide the drill (and know where it is going) accurately. The drill shaft that they are rescuing the miners from is inclined both at the surface and underground. The pics from underground are amazing. Also note that the drillers are from the US.

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Have you ever tried to just lay down and die? I've felt like it before only for a minute or two, but I bet it's not that easy.

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