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Most deep mines are very warm. The two big sources of heat in mines are the rock (warmed by heat from deeper), which heats up the air, and autocompression.
Groundwater, etc, can affect the temp of shallow mines, but below a few hundred feet, it's pretty much that deeper = warmer. There are very few mines "near" magma sources, though some areas of the crust are warmer than others. Also, nearby water flows can affect the temperature. Deep mines are almost uniformly warm to hot, though.
The second source of heat is the compression of the air sent into the mines. Since the mine is so deep, the column of air is heavier, increasing the air pressure inside the mine. This increases the temperature of the air as well.
Finally, almost all of the energy from drilling, blasting, machinery, etc, ends up in the rock, warming it.
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When did the Chilean mine colapse?
augest 5
What was mined in the Chilean mine that collapsed?
Copper
What can you learn from chilean mine accident?
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How did the Chilean mine collapse?
The 2010 Chilean mine collapse was caused by a cave-in at the San Jose copper-gold mine. The collapse trapped 33 miners underground, leading to a dramatic rescue operation that garnered worldwide attention.
When did chilean mine disaster happen?
On August 5, 2010
How do Chilean miners live in the mine?
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Where were the chilean miners trapped?
In the San Jose mine in Chile
How did the chilean miners get trapped in the mine?
they went in. roof fell. trapped.
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What kind of ore is mined in the Chilean mine where the miners were trapped?
Copper and Gold
When did the Chilean miners get in the mine?
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