Question
Explain four problems associated with the shaft method of mining.
Answer
- Sometimes the mines get flooded with underground water which stops mining.
- Emissions of poisonous gases may occur in the mines, which is a health hazard to animals, plants and miners/people.
- The dust produced through blasting in the mines may cause respiratory diseases.
- Underground tunnels may collapse resulting in death of miners.
- Emissions of poisonous gases may occur in the mines, which is a health hazard to animals, plants and miners/people.
- The dust produced through blasting in the mines may cause respiratory diseases.
- Underground tunnels may collapse resulting in death of miners.
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