the pike River mine disater

 what do I think I know about this disaster 

-it happen in a  mine. 

-the mine was called pike river. 

- people died  in this disaster. 

what do I think I will find out about this disaster?  

- the death toll 

- why it happens what caused the disaster 

- was it an accident  

1.  the pike river mine is found in the west coast of NZ 
2. they built the mine in 2005 and started mining in November 2008. 
3. there were 31 miners inside the mine when they explosion happen. 
4. 2 people Escape. 
5. they sent robots into the mine to search for survivors because it was too dangerous to send humans 
6. Jacinda was going to reopen the mine and get the body's out but they failed   

here are some facts: 

• Russel says he ducked behind the door of the loader to  avoid the falling rocks  
• Russel was left for dead by an electrician who saw him lying on the ground 
• another survivor, Daniel, rescued Russel and helped him escape. 
• they turned on tops to help clear the smoke. 
• Daniel and Russel are the only two who got out. Daniel's brother was 21 years old and did'nt make out. they don't know why the mine exploded.  
• down in the mine the only light that is available is the light on your helmet.

have you learn anything in this blog post? 

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and have a great day!