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Tuesday, 28 September 2021

The Pike River Mine

 Where is the Pike River Mine?

In the west coast of New Zealand. 

When did the mining at the Pike River mine begin?

Built the mine in 2005 and started mining November 2008

How many men where inside the mine when the explosion occured

There were 31 miners inside the mine when the explosion occurred.

How many men escaped?

2 Escaped.

Why were robots sent to the mine?

Because it was to dangerous for humans.

What desision did Jicinda Adern make and announce in 2019?

Jacinda Adern wanted to get the bodies out of the mine but did not suceed.


Video facts
Survivors - Russell Smith & Daniel Rockhouse
Russell ducked behind the door of the loader to avoid the falling rocks
Another survivor recused and helped him escape 
Daniel are the only 2 survivors
Daniel's 21 yrs old brother didn't make it out
They don't know why the mine exploded
Russell couldn't breath and collapsed


He felt peaceful before he collapsed



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