When did the Copiapó mining accident occur?
Q: When did the Copiapó mining accident occur?
A: The Copiapó mining accident occurred on August 5, 2010.
Q: How many miners were trapped in the accident?
A: 33 miners were trapped in the accident.
Q: Where is the Mine of San José located?
A: The Mine of San José is located about 45 kilometres north of Copiapó, in the Region of Atacama, Chile.
Q: How deep were the miners trapped underground?
A: The miners were trapped at about 700 metres deep.
Q: Why did the mine collapse occur?
A: According to a report from the Chilean Government from July 2010, the owners of the mine did not reinforce the roof, which led to an earlier collapse of the roof.
Q: Has the mine had accidents in the past?
A: Yes, the mine has had accidents in the past, including one death.
Q: Who was the first miner to be rescued?
A: Florencio Ávalos was the first miner to be rescued on October 13, 2010.
