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The Perilous Profession of Underground Mining (Infographic)

Karl Tate | August 30, 2010 10:24am ET

The Chile copper and gold mine collapse brings into focus underground mining dangers and man-made mine and well depths.
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The collapse of a roof in the Chilean gold mine has left 33 trapped miners awaiting rescue by a borehole that is expected to take months to complete. Here's a layout of the mining accident and some of the deepest man-made and natural mines and wells.

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The Perilous Profession of Underground Mining (Infographic)

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