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There were four explosions and one fire in total. The first explosion was at 3:44pm 19 November 2010, the second explosion at 2:37 24 November 2010, the third at 3:39 26 November 2010, a fourth significant explosion ignited the coal within the mine; the subsequent fire was visible above the ventilation shaft; the steel structure above the shaft was damaged and neighbouring scrub set alight. The fire appeared to be located near the bottom of the shaft, burning either loose coal or the seam itself.
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When did Pike River Mine disaster happen?
Pike River Mine disaster happened on 2010-11-19.
Where did the Pike River mine happen?
Pike River, New Zealand
How did the pike river mine happen?
A methane outburst ignited and caused a spark and then immediatly caused the explosion
Why is pike river mine being sold?
Because the government wants to make money.
What is Pike River Coal's population?
Pike River Coal's population is 2,010.
Zebulon pike discovered the source of the Mississippi river?
Pike Zebulon brought to conclusions that the source of the Mississippi River was the Lake of Itasca.
Was Zebulon Pike an explorer who was a skilled artist?
No, Zebulon Pike was an explorer of the Arkansas River
What were some of the worst mining accidents in history?
A recent mining accident occurred at the Pike River mine in New Zealand in 2010 when 29 men sadly lost their lives. In 1993 in Ecuador approximately 300 people died at Namjiba. In 1942 the worst disaster happened in China when 1,549 miners died at Benxihu colliery.
What rivers did Zebulon Pike cross during his Expedition?
Zebulon Pike crossed the Arkansas River on his expedition.
What caused the pike river mine tragedy?
The Pike River Mine disaster occurred on 19 November 2010, 50 kilometres northeast of Greymouth, in the West_Coast_Regionof New_Zealand'sSouth_Island. An explosion occurred in the mine at approximately 3:30 PM. At the time of the explosion 31 miners were present in the mine. Two miners managed to escape through a ventilation shaft; they were treated for moderate injuries and released from hospital later that day. The remaining miners were believed to be at least 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) from the mines entrance. Following a second explosion on 24 November at 2:37 PM NZDT, the 29 remaining miners are believed to be dead. Police Superintendent_(policeGary Knowles, the man in charge of the rescue operation, said he believed that "based on that explosion, no one survived". It is New Zealand's worst mining disaster in 96 years, and the nation's worst loss of life since the 1979 Air_New_Zealand_Flight_901.
Who explored the source of the Mississippi River?
zebulon pike
Explorer who discovered the source of the Mississippi river?
zebulon pike
