What happened to the 33 miners from Chile?
What happened to the 33 miners from Chile?
On August 5, 2010, just after lunch, part of the San Jose copper mine in northern Chile collapsed underground, turning the 33 men — aged from 19 to 63 at the time — into prisoners. It took 17 days to even find them alive 600 meters (nearly 2,000 feet) below, at the bottom of the century-old mine.
How did they rescue the Chilean miners?
On Oct. 13, 2010, all 33 of those Chilean miners trapped for 69 days inside the San Jose Mine were raised to the surface of the earth — resurrected — through a newly drilled escape tunnel into which a capsule was slowly lowered and raised by a giant crane. It was a feat of engineering and a triumph of faith.
Did all the 33 miners survived?
The accident trapped 33 men 700 meters (2,300 ft) underground who survived for a record 69 days. All were rescued and brought to the surface on 13 October 2010 over a period of almost 24 hours.
How did the San José 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.
How long were miners trapped in Chile?
two months
Chilean miner trapped underground a decade ago recalls the day he saw the light. SANTIAGO (Reuters) – The spectacular rescue a decade ago of 33 miners trapped for two months underground in Chile´s far-flung Atacama desert made headlines around the world.
Did Chilean miners get money from the movie?
Urzua says the miners never received a penny from the film, directed by Mexican Patricia Riggen, or the book written by Los Angeles Times journalist Hector Tobar, whom the Chileans picked to write the official account of their trauma.
Is the Chilean mine still open?
The San José Mine (Spanish: Mina San José) is a small copper-gold mine located near Copiapó, Atacama Region, Chile….San José Mine.
Location | |
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Opened | 1889 |
Closed | 2010 |
Owner | |
Company | San Esteban Mining Company |
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