Coal Mine Collapse in Russia Traps 8 After Permafrost Thaw

Eight people are trapped after a coal mine collapse in Russia's Far East, which the mining company CEO attributes to the thawing of a localized underground pocket of ice or unstable rock.

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Moscow TimesMostly Factual1d ago

8 Trapped After Permafrost Thaw Triggers Coal Mine Collapse in Russia’s Far East

The CEO of the mining company that operates the site said the accident was likely caused by the thawing of a “lens” — a localized underground pocket of ice or unstable rock.

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Coal Mine Collapse in Russia Traps 8 After Permafrost Thaw

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