In the late 1800s, an innovative yet perilous approach to mining was developed in England and Wales: submarine mining. Miners began extending tunnels from the shoreline deep under the seabed to access coal deposits located offshore. This method allowed for the exploitation of coal seams that stretched beneath the ocean, opening new avenues for resource extraction that were previously thought inaccessible.
However, submarine mining came with significant risks. The
tunnels, vulnerable to the ocean's pressure, posed severe hazards from
flooding. Additionally, these underwater environments were prone to the
accumulation of dangerous gases, increasing the risk of explosive methane gas
incidents. Despite these dangers, the drive for industrial progress and the
high demand for coal continued to push the boundaries of traditional mining
techniques during this era.
-Val
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