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The 2010 Copiapó mining accident, also known as the "Chilean mining accident", began on 5 August 2010, with a cave-in at the San José copper–gold mine, located in the Atacama Desert, 45 kilometers (28 mi) north of the regional capital of Copiapó, in northern Chile. 33 men were trapped 700 meters (2,300 ft) underground and 5 kilometers (3 mi) from the mine's entrance and were rescued after ...
In 1872, the Guillermo Wendell Nitrate Extraction Company founded the saltpeter works of Santa Laura, while the region was still a part of Peru. In the same year, James Thomas Humberstone founded the "Peru Nitrate Company", establishing the works of "La Palma". Both works grew quickly, becoming busy towns characterized by English-style buildings.
Five years ago today, all 33 of the Chilean miners who were trapped for 69 days in a cave in northern Chile were rescued. The world watched with bated breath as the last of the miners was pulled up.
The miners were found alive 17 days later, on August 22. [3] Nonetheless, it was not until 69 days after the collapse on October 13, 2010, that the first miner, Florencio Ávalos, was rescued. [4] San Esteban Mining Company is considering bankruptcy after the miners are rescued. [5] San José is the only mine owned by San Esteban. [5]
According to a FOX News report, group of militarized police in Carabineros, Chile were spooked after experiencing what they reported to be a sequence of paranormal occurrences in a home they ...
Sports venues in Santiago, Chile (2 C, 21 P) Pages in category "Buildings and structures in Santiago, Chile" The following 61 pages are in this category, out of 61 total.
During the 1980s some of the remaining buildings were remodeled to house thousands of contract workers at the mine, but they were later moved out. [1] Other buildings have been restored in order to preserve the nature of the original town. Some 50 restored buildings remain, and a history museum is housed in one of the structures. [6]
Buildings and structures that are allegedly haunted by ghosts, demons, or other spirits. Subcategories This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total.