Gas Explosion Characteristics and Behaviour
This video was done my the US Dept of Mines. Explains how methane explodes and flameproofing works. Courtesy of Mark Parcell http://mineaccidents.com.au/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFrTsUVDHzA
BOX FLAT DISASTER
box-flat report Box Flat Mine 1972 The Box Flat Mine disaster occurred on the 31 July 1972 when 17 miners lost their lives after an underground gas explosion, 14 men…
Mt Mulligan Disaster 1921
report-mount-mulligan-coal-mine http://www.mineaccidents.com.au/mine-accident/42/mt-mulligan-mine-1921 I have been to Mt Mulligan 6 or 7 times over the years. Each time I go near the sealed portals the hair stands up on the back…
History of British Coalmining Nine Centuries of Coal
Coal Mining origins and history and its often deadly consequences of Methane and Dust Explosions are explained quite well. Made in 1958 but best I have found to explain how…