The San José Mine Disaster: Secrets of Survival and Rescue #Chile #Mining #Rescue

The San José Mine Collapse: Survival and Rescue Strategies in Chile
The 2010 San José mine collapse in Chile captivated global attention, trapping 33 miners 700 meters underground for 69 days. A major rockfall on August 5, 2010, severed communication with the surface and sparked international concern. Intensive rescue efforts commenced immediately, involving the drilling of a shaft to reach the trapped miners. Rescue teams successfully deployed a small probe through a narrow opening, confirming the miners were alive. The disaster highlighted the critical importance of preparedness for such incidents. Weeks later…

