See where N.J.’s 588 abandoned mines are located after another collapse under I-80
The recent sinkholes on I-80 were caused by long-abandoned mines. See the map showing hundreds of closed New Jersey mines.
More than 50 years ago, a mash-up of projects became Route 80. Now there's a sinkhole
Three sinkholes have appeared on the section of Route 80 that opened in 1960. Questions surround the contractor, but is there ...
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Underground voids from abandoned mines pose danger to people and property when land collapses
and some murderers have tried to hide victims' bodies by dumping them in open mine shafts. The sinkhole in Westmoreland County appears to have resulted from a catastrophic collapse, suggesting the ...
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Mine shaft collapse creates 50ft wide crater in Bishop Auckland
A mine shaft collapse has created a 50ft wide crater on farmland near Bishop Auckland. The Mining Remediation Authority was called to the site on February 5 after the land collapsed on a public path.
Route 80 sinkholes put a spotlight on New Jersey's 588 abandoned mines
The Sterling Mine, the last operating mine in New Jersey, suspended large-scale commercial mining operations in 1986. Since ...
N.J. apartment building near I-80 sinkholes inspected due to concerns about cracks
All westbound I-80 lanes near the Route 15 interchange in Wharton were closed Wednesday after a hole opened during drilling ...
Another sinkhole opens on I-80 in NJ, closing highway in both directions
Yet another sinkhole has opened on Interstate 80 through Wharton, N.J., closing the heavily trafficked highway in both ...
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Bishop Auckland: 50ft mine shaft collapse appears on farm
A mine shaft collapse has created a 50ft wide crater on farmland near Bishop Auckland. The Mining Remediation Authority was called to the site on February 5 after the land collapsed on a public path.
Massive sinkhole opens up in middle of New Jersey highway
A 15-foot sinkhole opened up on I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey on Wednesday due to the collapse of an abandoned mine shaft under ...
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Traffic, frustration build up around latest I-80 sinkhole
The mines themselves generally don't collapse because they're so far underground, but the mine shafts do, especially if they're not covered in concrete. If it's done properly, especially with the ...
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Five dead in Marsabit County mine collapse
The miners were engaged in gold panning when the shaft collapsed. Marsabit County Police Commander Patrick Mwakio confirmed the incident, noting the miners died on the spot after the mine debris ...