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What problem was Thomas Newcomen's engine designed to solve?
The problem of flooding in coal mines. It was designed to pump water out of mines.
Who built cities on mounds to avoid flooding?
The culture that built cities on mounds was the Chinese
What did Victorian miners find in mines?
Victorian miners found a variety of minerals and ores in mines, such as coal, gold, silver, lead, tin, and copper. They also encountered dangerous conditions underground, including poor ventilation, flooding, and the risk of collapses.
What is flooding velocity?
Flooding velocity is the liquid flow rate at which flooding occurs in a packed bed or column, leading to reduced separation efficiency. It represents a limit beyond which the liquid can no longer flow smoothly through the packing, causing flooding and decreased mass transfer rates. Proper design and operation are essential to avoid reaching flooding velocity in industrial processes.
Why was Ramesses II temple moved at Abu Simbel?
It was moved to avoid flooding from the Aswan High Dam.
How deep were Victorian coal mines?
Victorian coal mines could extend to depths of several hundred feet underground, depending on the specific location and vein of coal being mined. Some mines reached depths of over 1,000 feet. Workers often faced dangerous conditions due to collapses, flooding, and poor ventilation.
Why are houses built on stilts in India?
They are built on stilts to avoid flooding and in some cases, to be out of reach of wild animals.
How high above sea level do you have to be to avoid flooding?
I don't know if there is a good answer for this, to prevent coastal flooding from most all causes I would think at least 100 feet above sea level. But even well above sea level a flooded river or stream could cause inland flooding.
What problems did prospectors face in the underground mines?
Prospectors in underground mines faced various challenges, including poor ventilation leading to dangerous air quality, potential collapse of tunnels or shafts, risk of flooding, and exposure to hazardous chemicals and dust. The limited space and darkness also made working conditions difficult.
What are some types of mines?
Open cast mines, coal mines, silver mines, land mines.
What are they doing about the land mines today in Afghanistan and what is the cost?
They're developing intricate strategies to avoid stepping on them. For example, walking around one.
Are you going to die when a hurricane comes?
Maybe. Some always seem to. If you are warned soon enough, you can avoid the high winds and subsequent flooding.
